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Children’s Grief Awareness Day, November 18

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Lorrie_H_H

Calgary Public Library

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Help children cope with loss and grieving using these library stories and guides in support of our partners at Hospice Calgary and the Children’s Grief Centre. For more information go to www.hospicecalgary.ca

By:

Lorrie_H_H

Calgary Public Library

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26-42 of 42 items

When A Friend Dies

When A Friend Dies

A Book for Teens About Grieving & Healing

by Gootman, Marilyn E.

Book - 2019

A guide that helps teens in a compassionate way to find answers to questions that they may have after a friend dies. Parents and teachers will find this book helpful when guiding a teen through a difficult loss. Teens A guide that helps teens in a compassionate way to find answers to questions that they may have after a friend dies. Parents and teachers will find this book helpful when guiding a teen through a difficult loss. Teens Show less

A guide that helps teens in a compassionate way to find answers to questions that they may have after a friend dies. Parents and teachers will find this book helpful when guiding a teen through a difficult loss. Teens A guide that helps teens in a compassionate way to find answers to questions that they may have after a friend dies. Parents and teachers will find this book helpful when guiding a teen through a difficult loss. Teens Show less

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Cry Heart, but Never Break

Cry Heart, but Never Break

by Ringtved, Glenn

Book - 2016

Four siblings try to cheat Death from taking away their beloved grandmother but Death teaches them to accept their loss and say goodbye. Ages 5-10 Four siblings try to cheat Death from taking away their beloved grandmother but Death teaches them to accept their loss and say goodbye. Ages 5-10 Show less

Four siblings try to cheat Death from taking away their beloved grandmother but Death teaches them to accept their loss and say goodbye. Ages 5-10 Four siblings try to cheat Death from taking away their beloved grandmother but Death teaches them to accept their loss and say goodbye. Ages 5-10 Show less

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Healing your Grieving Heart for Kids

Healing your Grieving Heart for Kids

100 Practical Ideas

by Wolfelt, Alan D.

eBook - 2001

This book offers kids ages 6-12 suggestions for activities that will help them process their grief and pain and learn to move forward with their loss. Ages 6-12 This book offers kids ages 6-12 suggestions for activities that will help them process their grief and pain and learn to move forward with their loss. Ages 6-12 Show less

This book offers kids ages 6-12 suggestions for activities that will help them process their grief and pain and learn to move forward with their loss. Ages 6-12 This book offers kids ages 6-12 suggestions for activities that will help them process their grief and pain and learn to move forward with their loss. Ages 6-12 Show less

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Maybe Tomorrow?

Maybe Tomorrow?

by Agell, Charlotte

Book - 2019

For younger children this book illustrates how friendship and kindness can lift your spirits and help you get over many types of hardships. Ages 3-5 For younger children this book illustrates how friendship and kindness can lift your spirits and help you get over many types of hardships. Ages 3-5 Show less

For younger children this book illustrates how friendship and kindness can lift your spirits and help you get over many types of hardships. Ages 3-5 For younger children this book illustrates how friendship and kindness can lift your spirits and help you get over many types of hardships. Ages 3-5 Show less

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Missing Mummy

Missing Mummy

[a Book About Bereavement]

by Cobb, Rebecca

Book - 2011

In this story a young boy is scared and angry about the death of his mother but is reassured that he still has a family that loves and will care for him. Ages 3-5 In this story a young boy is scared and angry about the death of his mother but is reassured that he still has a family that loves and will care for him. Ages 3-5 Show less

In this story a young boy is scared and angry about the death of his mother but is reassured that he still has a family that loves and will care for him. Ages 3-5 In this story a young boy is scared and angry about the death of his mother but is reassured that he still has a family that loves and will care for him. Ages 3-5 Show less

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Over the Rooftops, Under the Moon

Over the Rooftops, Under the Moon

by Lawson, JonArno

Book - 2019

A book for older kids that explores the concepts of belonging, identity, solitude and self-reflection. Ages 8-13 A book for older kids that explores the concepts of belonging, identity, solitude and self-reflection. Ages 8-13 Show less

A book for older kids that explores the concepts of belonging, identity, solitude and self-reflection. Ages 8-13 A book for older kids that explores the concepts of belonging, identity, solitude and self-reflection. Ages 8-13 Show less

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Rafi's Red Racing Car

Rafi's Red Racing Car

Explaining Suicide and Grief to Young Children

by Moir, Louise

eBook - 2016

Rafi loved playing race car with his Dad now he must learn to hold those memories close to his heart after the loss of his father. This book helps young c...Show more Rafi loved playing race car with his Dad now he must learn to hold those memories close to his heart after the loss of his father. This book helps young children understand suicide and the overwhelming emotions that come with this unexpected event. Ages 3-5 Show less

Rafi loved playing race car with his Dad now he must learn to hold those memories close to his heart after the loss of his father. This book helps young c...Show more Rafi loved playing race car with his Dad now he must learn to hold those memories close to his heart after the loss of his father. This book helps young children understand suicide and the overwhelming emotions that come with this unexpected event. Ages 3-5 Show less

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Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox

Sometimes I Feel Like A Fox

by Daniel, Danielle

Book - 2015

In this story young children use the Anishinaabe tradition of animal totems as guides to explore different feelings and accept those feelings. Ages 4-8 In this story young children use the Anishinaabe tradition of animal totems as guides to explore different feelings and accept those feelings. Ages 4-8 Show less

In this story young children use the Anishinaabe tradition of animal totems as guides to explore different feelings and accept those feelings. Ages 4-8 In this story young children use the Anishinaabe tradition of animal totems as guides to explore different feelings and accept those feelings. Ages 4-8 Show less

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The Memory Box

The Memory Box

A Book About Grief

by Rowland, Joanna

eBook - 2017

Writing down memories and placing mementos in a box help children process their grief and sadness . Ages 5-10 Writing down memories and placing mementos in a box help children process their grief and sadness . Ages 5-10 Show less

Writing down memories and placing mementos in a box help children process their grief and sadness . Ages 5-10 Writing down memories and placing mementos in a box help children process their grief and sadness . Ages 5-10 Show less

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The Rabbit Listened

The Rabbit Listened

by Doerrfeld, Cori

Book - 2018

A gentle story for young readers about the power of listening. Ages 3-5 A gentle story for young readers about the power of listening. Ages 3-5 Show less

A gentle story for young readers about the power of listening. Ages 3-5 A gentle story for young readers about the power of listening. Ages 3-5 Show less

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The Velveteen Rabbit

The Velveteen Rabbit

by Bianco, Margery Williams

Book - 2012

A timeless story of a young boy and his extraordinary relationship with his stuffed rabbit . Ages 3-5 A timeless story of a young boy and his extraordinary relationship with his stuffed rabbit . Ages 3-5 Show less

A timeless story of a young boy and his extraordinary relationship with his stuffed rabbit . Ages 3-5 A timeless story of a young boy and his extraordinary relationship with his stuffed rabbit . Ages 3-5 Show less

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Where I Belong

Where I Belong

by Kranz, Linda

Book - 2016

A group of snakes discuss their experiences from the day's adventure but one snake is not happy and felt excluded from the group. This book presents a excellent opportunity to discuss inclusion with young children. Ages 4-8 A group of snakes discuss their experiences from the day's adventure but one snake is not happy and felt excluded from the group. This book presents a excellent opportunity to discuss inclusion with young children. Ages 4-8 Show less

A group of snakes discuss their experiences from the day's adventure but one snake is not happy and felt excluded from the group. This book presents a excellent opportunity to discuss inclusion with young children. Ages 4-8 A group of snakes discuss their experiences from the day's adventure but one snake is not happy and felt excluded from the group. This book presents a excellent opportunity to discuss inclusion with young children. Ages 4-8 Show less

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Whimsy's Heavy Things

Whimsy's Heavy Things

by Kraulis, Julie

Book - 2013

To be relieved of their burden Whimsy's heavy things must be confronted one at a time. School age kids will relate to Whimsy's desire to avoid her problems. Ages 6-10 To be relieved of their burden Whimsy's heavy things must be confronted one at a time. School age kids will relate to Whimsy's desire to avoid her problems. Ages 6-10 Show less

To be relieved of their burden Whimsy's heavy things must be confronted one at a time. School age kids will relate to Whimsy's desire to avoid her problems. Ages 6-10 To be relieved of their burden Whimsy's heavy things must be confronted one at a time. School age kids will relate to Whimsy's desire to avoid her problems. Ages 6-10 Show less

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The Invisible Web

The Invisible Web

A Story Celebrating Love and Universal Connection

by Karst, Patrice

Book - 2020

A story for school age kids about the connection that all things share and the need for everyone to nurture these connections in order to reap the benefits. Ages 6-10 A story for school age kids about the connection that all things share and the need for everyone to nurture these connections in order to reap the benefits. Ages 6-10 Show less

A story for school age kids about the connection that all things share and the need for everyone to nurture these connections in order to reap the benefits. Ages 6-10 A story for school age kids about the connection that all things share and the need for everyone to nurture these connections in order to reap the benefits. Ages 6-10 Show less

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The Purple Balloon

The Purple Balloon

by Raschka, Christopher

Book - 2007

Balloons illustrate the difficult journey of dying to a young audience. Ages 3-5 Balloons illustrate the difficult journey of dying to a young audience. Ages 3-5 Show less

Balloons illustrate the difficult journey of dying to a young audience. Ages 3-5 Balloons illustrate the difficult journey of dying to a young audience. Ages 3-5 Show less

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What Happens When A Loved One Dies?

What Happens When A Loved One Dies?

Our First Talk About Death

by Roberts, Jillian

Book - 2016

This book supplies questions that maybe asked by a child about death giving parents and caregivers a starting point from which to approach this topic with young children. Ages 3-5 This book supplies questions that maybe asked by a child about death giving parents and caregivers a starting point from which to approach this topic with young children. Ages 3-5 Show less

This book supplies questions that maybe asked by a child about death giving parents and caregivers a starting point from which to approach this topic with young children. Ages 3-5 This book supplies questions that maybe asked by a child about death giving parents and caregivers a starting point from which to approach this topic with young children. Ages 3-5 Show less

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I Miss You

I Miss You

A First Look at Death

by Thomas, Pat

Book - 2001

This title gives young children a voice that will help them express their questions about death. Ages 3-5 This title gives young children a voice that will help them express their questions about death. Ages 3-5 Show less

This title gives young children a voice that will help them express their questions about death. Ages 3-5 This title gives young children a voice that will help them express their questions about death. Ages 3-5 Show less

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