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Books
Aarvy Aardvark Finds Hope: A Read Aloud Story for People of All Ages About Loving and Losing...
This story entertains and gives information about the grieving process, and teaches readers about hope, even during times... read more...
After the Funeral
This book discusses the various feelings that accompany the death of a loved one, including sadness, grief, and the fear... read more...
Annie and the Old One
As she prepares to die an aging Navajo grandmother teaches her granddaughter, Annie, about the cycles of life and death. read more...
Badger's Parting Gifts
This is the story of old Badger, who is kind, thoughtful, wise and is not afraid of dying. His only concern is how his friends... read more...
Beyond the Rainbow: A Workbook for Children in the Advanced Stages of a Very Serious Illness
This book provides activities to help children and their caregivers to understand the advanced stages of a life-threatening... read more...
Daddy's Promise
Daddy's Promise is about a little boy's journey of discovery after the death of his father. Daddy's Promise answers common... read more...
Don't Despair On Thursdays!: The Children's Grief-Management Book
A book that explains grief to children. Written with illustrations. Losses of all kinds are named. Hardcover, 64 pages. read more...
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life For All Ages
This book is a story for people of all ages. It is also available as a nature video. It can assist in talking about the mysteries... read more...
The Gathering Tree
The Gathering Tree is a beautifully illustrated children's book about HIV/AIDS. Written by award-winning First Nations author... read more...
Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying
Written for children who may not survive their illness or for the children who know them, the second edition of this tender... read more...
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