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Death

I Remember Miss Perry

I Remember Miss Perry

When his teacher, Miss Perry, is killed in a car accident, Stevie and his elementary school classmates take turns sharing memories of her, especially her fondest wish for each day.

Blow Me a Kiss, Miss Lilly

Blow Me a Kiss, Miss Lilly

When her best friend, an old lady named Miss Lilly, passes away, Sara learns that the memory of a loved one never dies.

Grandma's Gloves

Grandma's Gloves

When her grandmother, a devoted gardener, dies, a little girl inherits her gardening gloves and feels closer to her memory.

Up in Heaven

Up in Heaven

Daisey, the dog, becomes old and dies, but she appears in dreams to Arthur to help him accept her death.

Goodbye Mousie

Goodbye Mousie

A boy grieves for his dead pet Mousie, helps to bury him, and begins to come to terms with his loss.

Grandma's Gone to Live in the Stars

Grandma's Gone to Live in the Stars

In the moments after grandmother has passed away, her spirit is at peace as she says goodbye to her sleeping family and her home.

Thank You, Grandpa

Thank You, Grandpa

On her many walks with her grandfather, a young girl learns to appreciate life and deal with death.

A Story for Hippo

A Story for Hippo

Hippo and Monkey are best, best, best friends and when the wise old Hippo dies, Monkey is very sad until Chameleon helps him remember the stories he and Hippo shared.

The Purple Balloon

The Purple Balloon

Easy-to-read text reveals that dying is hard work, for the old and especially the young, and how good it is that so many people help when a person dies, from medical staff to clergy and friends to family members.


When a Pet Dies

Explores the feelings of frustration, sadness, and loneliness that a youngster may feel when a pet dies.

Badger's Parting Gifts

Badger's Parting Gifts

Badger's friends are sad when he dies, but they treasure the legacies he left them.

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney

In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat.

Sweet, Sweet Memory

Sweet, Sweet Memory

A child and her grandmother feel sad when Grandpa dies, but as time passes, funny memories of him make them laugh and feel better.