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Books > Children's & Educational > Life skills & personal awareness, general studies > Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues > Suicide, death & bereavement
Eve and the Lost Ghost Family is a deadpan-funny YA graphic novel
about Eve, a 14-year-old on the verge of becoming her own person,
and her quarrelsome parents. Killed in a car accident one night,
they begin their wandering in the afterlife - only to discover
they're simply reliving their life in an eternal cycle. Meanwhile,
Eve becomes drawn to a girl whose house she's haunting and finds
they actually share the same taste in music and poetry. Now, how do
you scare the living daylights out of your soulmate? And there's
the small matter of looking for her equally-dead boyfriend who's
somewhere out there - wherever "out there" is in the Great Beyond.
Eve and the Lost Ghost Family will captivate you with its quirky
characters, its innovative blend of poetry and comic book art and
its unique spin on growing-up pains - first love, dealing with
meddlesome parents, doubts about self-identity and, of course, the
answer the ultimate question: What happens after death?
Children and teenagers with autism can struggle to cope with the
loss of a loved one, and the complicated and painful emotions of
bereavement. This book explains death in concrete terms that the
child with autism will understand, explores feelings that the child
may encounter as a part of bereavement, and offers creative and
expressive activities that facilitate healing. With illustrations
throughout, this interactive book begins with a simple story about
what happens when people die. Each chapter then expands on the
issues that have been raised in the story and offers a variety of
coping skills exercises including writing, art and craft, cooking,
movement, relaxation, and remembrance activities. Encouraging
children with autism to express their loss through discussion,
personal reflection, and creative activity, the book is ideal for
children and teens to work through by themselves, or with the
support of a family member or professional.
Ordinary is what most people are and I am not. I am not ordinary at all. I am a scientist.
One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From that moment on, a spark is lit within her.
Growing up poor but proud on the windswept Dorset coast, Mary follows after her father, hunting for fossils uncovered by waves and landslips: ancient creatures, turned to stone. Ignoring other people's taunts, Mary faces danger to bring back valuable treasures to help feed her family. But tragedy and despair is never far away. Mary must depend upon her unique courage and knowledge to fulfil her dream of becoming a scientist in a time when girls have no opportunities for such ambitions. What will happen when she makes her greatest discovery of all...?
With a factual section about Mary Anning, her life, and the discoveries she made.
During the summer of her GCSEs Kite's world falls apart. Her best
friend, Dawn, commits suicide after a long struggle with feeling
under pressure to achieve. Kite's dad takes her to the Lake
District, to give her time and space to grieve. In London Kite is a
confident girl, at home in the noisy, bustling city, but in the
countryside she feels vulnerable and disorientated. Kite senses
Dawn's spirit around her and is consumed by powerful, confusing
emotions - anger, guilt, sadness and frustration, all of which are
locked inside. It's not until she meets local boy, Garth, that Kite
begins to open up - talking to a stranger is easier somehow. Kite
deeply misses her friend and would do anything to speak to Dawn
just once more, to understand why . . . Otherwise how can she ever
say goodbye? A potent story about grief, friendship, acceptance and
making your heart whole again.
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The Wall
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Mauro Lirussi
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A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated
Children's Book New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Ezra
Jack Keats Award Honor Winner Norma and her parents are going to
her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than
sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin,
Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with
rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not
all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is
certain of one thing - Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral.
This sensitive and life-affirming story will lead young readers to
ask their own questions about life, death and how we remember those
who have gone before us. Key Text Features speech bubbles
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language
Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and
answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7 With prompting and support, describe the
relationship between illustrations and the story in which they
appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond
to major events and challenges. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.7 Explain
how specific aspects of a text's illustrations contribute to what
is conveyed by the words in a story (e.g., create mood, emphasize
aspects of a character or setting)
A 2018 Caldecott Honor book There was a cat who lived alone. Until
the day a new cat came . . . And so a story of friendship begins,
following the two cats through their days, months, and years until
one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn't come back. This is
a poignant story, told in measured text and bold black-and-white
illustrations about the act of moving on.
Kirsty Jenkins adores the allotment her grandfather lovingly tends
and, just before he dies, he asks Kirsty to look after it for him.
But when horrible Mr Thomas from the council insists it must go to
the next person on the waiting list, Kirsty is determined to find a
way to keep her promise. After pleading with Mr Thomas and
demonstrating at the council offices, Kirsty and her half-siblings
undertake their most daring plan of all: to 'borrow' the stuffed
elephant from the museum that Mr Thomas loves so much, in a
last-ditch attempt to gain his attention and understanding. Perhaps
this risky ruse might also shake Kirsty's dad from the quiet
sadness he has fallen into ever since her grandfather died. A warm,
funny and moving novel about family relationships, dealing with
bereavement, green beans and marrows.
Amy Curry thinks her life sucks. Her mom decides to move from
California to Connecticut to start anew--just in time for Amy's
senior year. Her dad recently died in a car accident. So Amy
embarks on a road trip to escape from it all, driving cross-country
from the home she's always known toward her new life. Joining Amy
on the road trip is Roger, the son of Amy's mother's old friend.
Amy hasn't seen him in years, and she is less than thrilled to be
driving across the country with a guy she barely knows. So she's
surprised to find that she is developing a crush on him. At the
same time, she's coming to terms with her father's death and how to
put her own life back together after the accident. Told in
traditional narrative as well as scraps from the road--diner
napkins, motel receipts, postcards--this is the story of one girl's
journey to find herself.
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog Heaven in this
profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between
kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning
of life even in its final days. Poignant, hopeful, and lovingly
told, this dog's journey-told by the dog himself in his own unique
words-proves that love abides beyond a lifetime, out of sight but
never far away. As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk
together, he experiences the sights, smells, and wonders of this
world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a
good boy (oh yes, he is!) and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean
it's the end. Offering a unique and noteworthy take on death, this
book balances the somber topic with a dog's ever-optimistic
viewpoint, all woven together with its unconventional yet fitting
approach to language. Family members, librarians, art-lovers, and
educators alike will use this book as an accessible and comforting
introduction to the ever-difficult topic of death, discussed and
related in a new way with hopeful, uplifting, innovative language.
THE PERFECT BOOK TO TALK ABOUT LOSS: The perennial themes of grief,
fear, and death are always relevant and classic discussion topics
even in families not yet dealing with death. The perfect answer to
kids' big questions about what happens when we die, this book will
be a standard in every home library. CREATIVE USE OF LANGUAGE: The
words in this book are incredibly special, with phrases that
conjure how the dog sees the world. The enjoyable challenge of
matching up "letsgoboy" to a walk or "pufftails" to rabbits will
make for meaningful discussions on a parent's lap or in a classroom
reading circle. TEACHES CHILDREN EMPATHY: Reading this story from
the dog's perspective is the perfect way for young readers to
understand that the way another character thinks and perceives the
world is different from their own experience. A BEAUTIFUL DOG
STORY: Ideal for readers who love dogs, want dogs, or are going
through a grieving process for their family dog, this book
celebrates all that is most magical about these animals who are
always by our side. A COMFORTING MESSAGE: It's rare for a book
about death to extend beyond the moment of dying. The continuation
of the dog's story past this point makes it special and especially
comforting. Perfect for: parents and caregivers, dog lovers,
educators
Fifteen-year-old Eleanor Fromme just chopped off all of her hair. How else should she cope after hearing that her bully, James, just took his own life? When Eleanor’s English teacher suggests students write a letter to a person who would never receive it to get their feelings out, Eleanor chooses James.
With each letter she writes, Eleanor discovers more about herself, even while trying to make sense of his death. And, with the help of a unique cast of characters, Eleanor not only learns what it means to be inside a body that does not quite match what she feels on the inside, but also comes to terms with her own mother’s mental illness.
Set against a 1993-era backdrop of grunge rock and riot grrl bands, EVERYTHING GROWS depicts Eleanor’s extraordinary journey to solve the mystery within her and feel complete. Along the way, she loses and gains friends, rebuilds relationships with her family, and develops a system of support to help figure out the language of her queer identity.
Through author Aimee Herman's exceptional storytelling, EVERYTHING GROWS reveals the value of finding community or creating it when it falls apart, while exploring the importance of forgiveness, acceptance, and learning how to live on your own terms.
Whether it's the grief of bereavement, the strain of divorce or the
uncertainty of a new home or school, loss and change affect
children in countless ways. Nevertheless, teachers and parents
frequently find themselves ill-equipped to help children struggling
with the difficult feelings that these situations, and others like
them, bring. Helping Children Cope with Loss and Change offers
guided support for teachers, health professionals and parents.
Designed for use with children aged 4-10, this guide offers: Case
studies illustrating various signs of grief and loss, to help the
caregiver spot and manage a child's pain. Therapeutic stories
designed to be read with the child, and with prompt questions to
encourage discussion. Creative activities and exercises that can be
developed into a therapeutic 'toolkit' to support the child and the
caregiver themselves. With chapters that move from Loss and Change
to Resolution and Resilience, addressing the needs of both the
child and caregiver, Helping Children Cope with Loss and Change
will be an invaluable therapeutic tool.
Saving the whales has been Coriander Cabot and her best friend
Ella's dream since elementary school. But when tragedy strikes, Cor
is left to complete the list of things they wanted to accomplish
before college alone, including a marine biology internship on Cape
Cod. Cor's summer of healing and new beginnings turns complicated
when she meets Mannix, a local lifeguard who completely takes her
breath away. But she knows whatever she has with Mannix might not
last, and that her focus should be on rescuing the humpback whales
from entanglement. As the tide changes, Cor finds herself
distracted and struggling with her priorities. Can she follow her
heart and keep her promise to the whales and her best friend?
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Grounded
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Kate Klise
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After her brother, sister, and father die in a plane crash,
Daralynn Oakland receives 237 dolls from well-wishers, resulting in
her nickname: Dolly. But dolls are little comfort to a
twelve-year-old girl whose world is rocked by the dramatic changes
in her life, including her angry, grieving mother's new job as a
hairstylist at the local funeral home.
Dolly gets a job, too, where she accidentally invents a
fashionable new haircut. But in "Grounded "by Kate Klise, her real
work begins when a crematorium comes to town, and someone has to
save a dying business, solve a burning mystery, and resuscitate the
broken hearts in Digginsville, Missouri, population 402.
This debut novel is a poignant exploration of grief, change, and
hope, perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lindsey Stoddard. After
Kitty's mother dies on an inappropriately sunny Tuesday, all Kitty
wants is for her life to go back to "normal"-whatever that will
mean without her mum. Instead, her dad announces that he, Kitty,
and her sister are moving from their home in London to New York
City, and Kitty will need to say goodbye to the places and people
that help keep her mother's memory alive. New York is every bit as
big and bustling as Kitty's heard, and as she adjusts to life there
and befriends a blue-haired boy, she starts to wonder if her
memories of her mum don't need to stay in one place-if there's a
way for them to be with Kitty every day, everywhere.
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