Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief

The Lord placed the name Alberto in my heart years ago, and I knew then that one day I would write about him.

If you had one chance to change your future, would you?

A 2015 Whitney Award Nominee!

Someone I Love Died is a creative, child-friendly program designed for use with elementary school children, filled with illustrations and original exercises to foster healing, self-understanding, and optimal growth.

The 2015 SCBWI Crystal Kite Winner for the Atlantic region!

What is Death?

Grandpa Elephant knows that it is his time to go to the elephant graveyard, and so he begins his farewell to his grandchildren.

Fourteen-year-old Charlie Law has lived in Little Town, on the border with Old Country, all his life.

When Megan arrives on the cancer ward for her first treatment, she's frustrated to be on the pediatric unit.

A beautifully written story and must-have resource for any adult helping a child cope with the loss of a loved one and working through grief.

Cassie Renfield finally has a handle on how the mark works.

Everyone in Shawna Gallagher's life expects perfection and Shawna does her best to oblige.

An essential guide to emotional wellbeing for children,tackling everyday issues to facilitate happier, healthier lives.

In this touching narrative, young children ask, "e;Where do people go when they die?

Hope is sad and angry that her Grandpa Jack has passed away.

In this heartwarming sequel to the highly acclaimed Hope, Aunt Poogee and Hope return with their delightful, multiculutural family for a special dinner at Aunt Poogee's farm.

Winner of the 2003 Ann Connor Brimer Award, short-listed for the 2004 White Pine Award Martin Emerson's family, friends, and even his therapist have trouble figuring him out.

Short-listed for the 2005 Snow Willow Award and for the 2006 Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award Cole Fennety doesn't know it, but he is about to have the strangest summer of his life.

2005 White Pine Award - Shortlisted2004 IODE Violet Downey National Book Award - Shortlisted2004 Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection There's one other thing I should mention right off, which is that I'm fourteen years old and dying.

Maggie Davis is a young girl who lives in Chester, Nova Scotia, near Halifax, when her beloved Uncle Nick is killed by diabetes.

This gorgeously-illustrated debut picture book is a moving story about the way that love lasts even as the seasons change, perfect for fans of Benji Davies and Oliver Jeffers.

This gorgeously-illustrated debut picture book is a moving story about the way that love lasts even as the seasons change, perfect for fans of Benji Davies and Oliver Jeffers.

From the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth, a scientific look at the circle of life.

From the author and illustrator behind the acclaimed Moth, a scientific look at the circle of life.

This timely, emotionally-resonant story about a teen girl dealing with the aftermath of a tragic shooting is a must-read from an exciting new YA talent.

Extra special is a book about a little boy named Ali.

A heartbreaking but essential perspective on war and survival.

A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton.

"e;Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness.

';So funny and heartfelt.

Shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022An uplifting, magical book perfect for sharing at bedtime that will leave children feeling warm, cosy and loved.

The show must go on.

Sing Like No One's Listening by Vanessa Jones is a novel about dreaming a dream, finding your voice, and not throwing away your shot!

An epic, emotional, breathtaking story of love and loss set amid the Syrian revolution.

An epic, emotional, breathtaking story of love and loss set amid the Syrian revolution.

_______________'A brave and beautiful book with a big heart.

A beautifully illustrated and reassuring picture book that explores the issue of the death of a pet in a simple but realistic way.

This reassuring picture book explores the difficult issue of death for young children.

This book is for children who like to read and parents who read to them.

One of the hardest things a child can experience is the loss of a loved one.

Kelly's lively rhythmic writing style helps children to connect in a peaceful way to their loved ones who have passed.

In this touching narrative, young children ask, "e;Where do people go when they die?

A little boy and his family gather at the cemetery for the unveiling of his grandpa's gravestone, bringing stones to place on the grave, in the Jewish custom.

Suicide is among the top three causes of death for young people ages 15 to 24.

Do the crime, do the time behind bars.

Do the crime, do the time behind bars.

Suicide is among the top three causes of death for young people ages 15 to 24.