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Charlotte's Web
White,E.B., 1952
An animal fantasy about a little girl and her animal friends who face death together.

The Velveteen Rabbit
Williams, Margery, 1983
The issues of life and death are seen through the eyes of a toy rabbit.

When Someone Very Special Dies: Children ~ Learn to Cope With Grief
Heegaard, Marge, 1988
A book for children, ages 6-12, to be read with an adult. Places in the book are provided for the child to draw.

When My Mommy Died: A Child's View of Death
Hammond, Janice M., PhD, 1980
A story and coloring book which helps children understand their feelings about death.

Recovering from the Loss of a Sibling
Donnelly, Katherine Donnelly
When a sibling dies, often times the parent is so grief-stricken that they find themselves unable to cope with the needs of the surviving children. This book is a good tool to open the communication between parents and children. May give some insights to the siblings who have not yet come to terms with their loss.

When I Die, Will I Get Better ?
Breebaartm Joeri and Piet, 1992
An easy reader or read-aloud book for children and parents to share.

The Seasons of Grief Helping Children Grow Through Loss
Gaffney, Donna, MD, 1988
Suggestions for children dealing with grief, recommended for preschool through teen.

Part of Me Died; Too: Stories of Creative Survival Among Bereaved Children and Teenagers
Fry, Virginia Lynn, 1995
Eleven true stories about young people who have experienced the loss of family members and friends.

The Seasons of Grief Helping Children Grow Through Loss
Gaffney, Donna, MD, 1988
Suggestions for children dealing with grief; recommended for preschool through teen.

H ow to Survive the Loss of A Love
Colgrove, Melba; Bloomfield, Harold; McWilliam, Peter, 1981
Fifty-eight things to do when there's nothing to be done. A classic in helping one in the process of grief.

A Gift of Hope: How We Survive Our Tragedies
Veninga, Robert, 1985
Experiences of loss give inspiration and hope.

Loss of the Ground-Note: Women Writing About the Loss of Their Mother
Vozenilek, Helen (editor)

Remembrance ofMother: Words to Heal the Heart
Lazear, Jonathan, 1994
A collection of essays, poetry, and quotations in memory of parents.

Remembrance of Father
Lazear, Jonathan, 1994
A book for the adult who has experienced the death ofa parent.

Motherless Daughters
Edelmann, Hope, 1994
Personal interviews and survey results from women who have lost their mothers.

How to Survive the Loss of a Parent: A Guide for Adults
Akner, Lois F., CSW; with Whitney, Catherine, 1993
A resource for adults working through the grief of a parent's death

Give Sorrow Words: A Father's Passage Through Grief
Crider, Tom
Describes his struggle with grief, shares entries from his journal and offers what he discovered through literature-from Socrates, Yeats, and Eliot to Holocaust survivors.

A Child Dies: A Portrait of Family Grief
Arnold, Joan Hagan; Gemma, Penelope Buschman, 1994
A book that offers comfort to those grieving the death of a child.

The Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide
Fitzgerald, Helen, 1992
Practical, compassionate advice for helping a child cope with the death of a parent or loved one.

The Ultimate Loss: Coping With the Death of a Child
Bordow, Joan, 1982
Case histories, commentaries and coping techniques relayed by parents and professionals.

The Seasons ofGrief Helping Children Grow Through Loss
Gaffney, Donna, 1988
Suggestions for children dealing with grief; recommended for ages preschool through teen.

Five Cries of Grief
Strommen, Merton P.; Strommen, A. Irene, 1993
A husband and wife tell their individual stories of grief following the death of their son.

Beyond Endurance: When a Child Dies
Knapp, Ronald J., 1986
A resource book for professionals and families.

Letters to Judy: What Your Kids Wish They Could Tell You
Blume, Judy
Talks about life at school and 1.Vith friends, when someone you love dies.

How Do We Tell the Children?
Schaefer, Dan and Christine Lyons
Guide for helping kids (age 2 to teenagers) cope when someone dies.

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart: Surviving the Death of Your Baby
Davis, Deborah
Chapter on fathers' feelings; reassurance to parents struggling with anger, guilt, despair.

I' II Love You Forever, Anyway
Davis, Edith Kunhart
Edith kept a diary for the first year after her son's death. After the first anniversary , she started this book, which took her 2 1/2 years to write.

Widow to Widow
Silverman, Phyllis, 1986
The author sees bereavement as a process of change.

A Time to Mourn: One Woman's Journey Through Widowhood
Rice, Rebecca, 1990
A journey through grief provides hope, inspires healing, and renewal.

Companion Through Darkness: Inner Dialogues on Grief
Ericsson, Stephanie, 1993
Excerpts from her journal speak the language of grief.

Letter to My Husband: Notes About Mourning and Recovery
Truman, Jill, 1987
Notes from a young mother of four children portraying her adjustment to life without her husband.

Suddenly Alone: A Woman's Guide to Widowhood
Gates, Philomene, 1990
By a practicing attorney who was widowed; personal and practical advice.

A Second Start: A Widow's Guide to Financial Survival at a Time of Emotional Crisis
Brown, Judith; Baldwin, Christina, 1986
Lists, guidelines, and sample form letters to help women make decisions about their lives. Not only does this book deal with legal and financial matters, but it also touches on emotional issues.

On Your Own: A Widow's Pass'age to Emotional and Financial Well-Being
Armstrong, Alexandra, CFP; Donahue, Mary R., Ph.D., 1993
The authors combine issues of grief with practical financial information.

Grieving: A Love Story
Coughlin, Ruth Pollock, 1993
A story that combines the pain of loss with the celebration of love and life.

Men and Grief A Guide for Men Surviving the Grief of a Loved One
Staudacher, Carol, 1991
A book that facilitates the grief process for men.

Beyond Widowhood: From Bereavement to Emergence and Hope
Digiulio, Robert C., 1989
A collection of interviews, autobiographies, and research data address bereavement.

Living Through Mourning: Finding Comfort and Hope When A Loved One Has Died
Schiff, Harriet Sarnoff, 1986
Processes of grief bring comfoIi to parents, widows, widowers, children, and friends.

Suddenly Single: A Lifeline For Anyone Who Has Lost a Love Larson, Hal, 1993 Practical and uplifting words shared compassionately. Life After Loss: The Lessons of Grief Volkam, Vanik, 1993 The author relates stories of grlef. When Men Grieve: Why Men CTrieve Differently and How You Can Help Levang, Elizabeth The process of grieving, realities and challenges.

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