Child Loss Grief

Von den Kindergeschichten aus Falladas Feder ist "Hoppelpoppel" wohl die anmutigste. Während des Umzugstrubels, in welchem sich der kleine Thomas mit seinen Eltern befindet, wird dessen heiß geliebter Plüschdackel auf Rädern, Hoppelpoppel, aus Versehen im Zug zurückgelassen. Der Vater hat keine Wahl - er muss nach Berlin, um passenden Ersatz zu beschaffen, was auch gelingt, aber auf dem Rückweg schließt ein anderer kleiner Junge den neuen Hoppelpoppel in sein Herz und der Vater muss diese schwierige Situation nun zu aller Beteiligten Zufriedenheit lösen.

Vom Wiederfinden des Glücklichseins. Die kleine Olive sieht graue Tiere überall da, wo Menschen traurig sind. Immer begleitet diese Leute ein graues, müdes Tier, das jede Bewegung schwerfällig macht. An der Seite ihres Vaters nimmt sie einen Elefanten wahr, der Papa lähmt und betrübt. Mit Hilfe von Opa und Arthur, ihrem besten Freund, entwickelt Olive einen Plan, um ihre Familie ein für alle Mal vom Elefanten zu befreien. Und dabei lernt sie, dass bereits kleine Dinge Berge versetzen können... oder auch Elefanten.

Big Al and Annie join Fr. Joe Kempf in offering support for those days when life gets difficult. Young and old have to face some tough issues at times. Suffering is a part of life, but we don’t have to suffer alone. The prayers, reflections, and activities lead children and those who accompany them through difficulties toward hope. With hope comes healing. The message in Sometimes Life Is Just Not Fair reminds us that God is and will always be with us.

7-year-old Alfie just lost his mummy and he is pretty sure she is not coming back. Alfie is struggling to understand if what he feels is okay. He is unsure how to ask about something he cannot name. One day, after school, Alfie decides to be brave. He asks his teacher Mr. Miggins, "is it okay?"

Mog was tired. She was dead tired… Mog thought, ‘I want to sleep forever.’ And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next. Join the Thomas family as they say goodbye to their dear pet Mog, and get a new kitten. It could all be a disaster, but Mog is still there to help…

Join Lily on a magical journey through the holiday season as she copes with the loss of a loved one. In this fun and engaging book, children aged 5-12 will discover the power of love, hope, and beautiful memories. Through exciting activities like creating a memory jar, decorating a special ornament, writing heartfelt letters, and building a snowman, Lily learns to honor her loved one and find joy in the present.

Daadi Maa’s Diary Of Secrets Why does Daadi Maa pinch so compulsively? Join Vivek as he secretly reads Daadi Maa's diary and learns about the tragedy that fell upon her when she was a young girl. But will tragedies tear apart his family or bring them together? Seven year old Vivek thinks his Daadi Maa is a mean old lady until he finds her diary. Although the first few entries are hilarious to him, Vivek soon realizes it was not meant to be funny.

Sometimes we can’t find help when we’re aching the most. Sometimes the world’s best intentions can leave us feeling alone in our pain; and when that pain comes from the grief of a profound loss, it can be confusing and isolating. Author Watson Jordan dedicates this book to “all the men who needed and wanted to grieve and heal, who looked for help and found none they could recognize....” In sharing his story of loss and eventual healing, he hopes to encourage other men, especially, as they grieve.

A touching look at the joys and the sorrows that come with pet ownership. See how a white rabbit won at a carnival affects the lives of people and even animals around her, and decide if the lessons of loss at a beloved pet's passing are worth the lessons of love they can bring.

When Grief first arrives, it is an elephant—so big that there is hardly room for anything else. But over time, Grief becomes smaller and smaller—first a deer, a fox, then a mouse, and finally a flickering firefly in the darkness leading us down a path of loving remembrance.

In this story the child is invited on a healing journey where their loss is personified as a fictional visitor known as the Loss Total. The narrator models a coping technique as an example for the child dealing with grief of any sort. “The Loss Total” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will learn that others also experience loss and they can utilize Nature to assist with healing. It allows them to explore their emotions, such as confusion and distress, that grief ushers into to their young worlds.

This book is a gentle guide to the mystery of death, instilling a hopeful perspective of heaven as an everlasting home. A poignant addition to kids' books about heaven, it illuminates the invisible string of connection that persists even after a loved one's passing, a comforting notion for grieving kids.

A wonderful story about the love of family, the passing of the seasons, loss, and Christmas. The story will captivate your preschool and kindergarten children, helping them to understand some of life’s greatest emotions.

Joy, the little blue elephant, knew from birth that she was different from the rest of the herd. The Blue Elephant is Joy’s courageous story of grief and loss, as seen through the eyes of her wise butterfly friend, Hope. Be a part of their incredible journey as they discover Joy’s unique purpose in life.

"Annabel Lee" is the last complete poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Like many of Poe's poems, it explores the theme of the death of a beautiful woman. The narrator, who fell in love with Annabel Lee when they were young, has a love for her so strong that even angels are jealous. He retains his love for her even after her death.

Young children process grief very differently than adults, and sometimes there are physical sensations that are uncomfortable and can cause anxiety. This book is meant to be an introduction to identifying those physical feelings, starting with “butterflies” in the tummy, being unable to sleep, and having a tight chest. It is also intended to help young children learn how to deal with those feelings.