
Child and Family Resources

Books for Grief and Loss
2-5 Years Old:
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The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
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I Miss you by Pat Thomas
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The Memory Box by Joanna Rowland
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The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr
6-11 Years Old
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Tear Soup by Pat Schweibert
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The Next Place by Warren Hanson
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When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief by Marge Eaton Heegaard
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One Wave at a Time: A Story About Grief and Healing by Holly Thompson
12+ Years Old
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Straight Talk About Death for Teenagers: How to Cope with Losing Someone You Love – Earl A. Grollman
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A Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teens and Friends - Helen Fitzgerald
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Chill + Spill by Jeanean Jacobs and Steffanie Lorig
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Grief Recovery for Teens: Letting go of painful emotions with body-based practices by Coral Popowitz
Books for Preparation
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The Donut That Roared: A Child's Guide to Surviving an MRI by Joan Yordy Brasher
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Baby Medical School: Vaccines: Learn about the Science of Immunity and How Vaccines Keep Us Healthy! by Cara Florance
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Going to the Hospital by Anne Civardi and Stephen Cartwright
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A Sleepy Tale: My First Surgery by Jennifer Maziad
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Surgery on Sunday by Kat Harrison
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Jessica’s X-Ray by Pat Zonta
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Catch Brainwaves That ZOOM: Find Comfort, Support and Understanding Prior to Child EEG Testing by Linda Wilder
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Kylie’s Eye Check by Wendy Hall
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Going to the Dentist by Anne Civardi
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Daniel Goes to the Dentist by Alexandra Cassel
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We’re Going to the Dentist by Marion Cocklico
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Leo Gets a Checkup by Anna McQuinn
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When a Kid Like Me Fights Cancer by Catherine Stier
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My Hair Went on Vacation by Paula Quinn


Books for Emotional Awareness and Healthy Coping
2-5 Years Old
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Making Faces: A First Book of Emotions by Abrams Appleseed
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My Body Sends a Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings by Natalia Maguire
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The Feelings Book by Todd Parr
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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
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Little Monkey Calms Down by Michael Dahl
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I Am! Affirmations for Resilience by Bela Barbosa
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B is for Breathe by Dr. Melissa Munro Boyd
6-11 Years Old
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Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime by Kira Willey
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Peaceful Like a Panda: 30 Mindful Moments for Playtime, Mealtime, Bedtime- or Anytime! By Kira Willey
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Listening to My Body: A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need by Gabi Garcia
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Sometimes I’m Anxious: A Child’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety
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Resilience by Jayneen Sanders
12+ Years Old
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Coping Skills for Teens Workbook: 60 Helpful Ways to Deal with Stress, Anxiety, and Anger
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Burn After Writing Teen by Rhiannon Shove
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Mindfulness for Teens by Jennie Marie Battistin