Little Hearts, Big Feelings: Books That Support Kids Through Grief
Specially chosen for their tender approach, these books come from my personal list and acknowledge the deep emotions that come with loss. When I speak and train at family grief camps & conferences, this is the list I provide to the participants. There is a variety of books for those who lean on their spiritual beliefs and those who do not. I have placed a “!” on the titles that come highly endorsed by my grandsons (whom I purchased many of theses books for after the loss of their 4yo sister- they were 6 and 2 at the time). Each title fosters empathy, comforts young readers, and reminds them they’re never alone. I've added a couple of extra books that my grandson wrote when he was 8, and one I recently published for parent's caring for little hurting hearts.How to Use This List• Share: Read these books alongside your child or classroom, and talk about the characters’ feelings and experiences.• Connect: Encourage kids to ask questions, share personal stories, or reflect on memories that keep loved ones close.• Heal: Use the gentle lessons each story provides to help children feel supported and understand that grieving is a natural part of healing.
