Loss

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Someone I love Book Cover

Note. Source: [Someone I love Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

"This newly revised edition of the book is designed for adult caregivers to read to surviving youngsters following a suicidal death. The story allows individuals an opportunity to recognize normal grieving symptoms and to identify various interventions to promote healthy ways of coping with the death of a special person. Although the language used in the book is simplistic enough to be read along with children and ultimately stimulating family discussion, it can be beneficial to all who have been tragically devastated by suicide. It is recommended for this book to be utilized in conjunction with therapy" (Cammarata, 2001).

- Ages 5-7

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Optimists Book Cover

Note. Source: [Optimists Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

"Sixteen-year-old Petula De Wilde is anything but wild. A family tragedy has made her shut herself off from the world. Once a crafting fiend with a happy life, Petula now sees danger in everything, from airplanes to ground beef.The worst part of her week is her comically lame mandatory art therapy class. She has nothing in common with this small band of teenage misfits, except that they all carry their own burden of guilt.When Jacob joins their ranks, he seems so normal and confident. Petula wants nothing to do with him, or his prosthetic arm. But when they’re forced to collaborate on a unique school project, she slowly opens up, and he inspires her to face her fears.Until a hidden truth threatens to derail everything" (Nielson, 2017).

- Ages 14+
- Talks about loss of sister, Anxiety and missing limb.
- Sexual references, implied sex scenes.
- Alcohol use and addiction.

"It's 2002. In the aftermath of the twin towers -- and the death of her beloved grandmother -- Shirli Berman is intent on moving forward. The best singer in her junior high, she auditions for the lead role in Fiddler on the Roof, but is crushed to learn that she's been given the part of the old Jewish mother in the musical rather than the coveted part of the sister. But there is an upside: her "husband" is none other than Ben Morgan, the cutest and most popular boy in the school. Deciding to throw herself into the role, she rummages in her grandfather's attic for some props. There, she discovers an old violin in the corner -- strange, since her Zayde has never seemed to like music, never even going to any of her recitals. Showing it to her grandfather unleashes an anger in him she has never seen before, and while she is frightened of what it might mean, Shirli keeps trying to connect with her Zayde and discover the awful reason behind his anger. A long-kept family secret spills out, and Shirli learns the true power of music, both terrible and wonderful" (Walters & Kacer, 2019).

- Ages 10+
- Talks about the loss of a Grandmother
- Jewish Background

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Broken Strings Book Cover

Note. Source: [Broken Strings Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

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Dirt Book Cover

Note. Source: [Dirt Book Cover, n.d). Retrieved from GoodReads.

"Things are hard for eleven-year-old Yonder. Her mother died and her father has sunk into sadness. She doesn't have a friend to her name . . . except for Dirt, the Shetland pony next door.Dirt has problems of his own. He's overweight, he's always in trouble, and his owner is the mean Miss Enid, who doesn't have the patience for a pony's natural curiosity. His only friend is Yonder, the scrawny girl next door. So when Miss Enid makes the cruel decision to sell Dirt for horsemeat, Yonder knows she has to find a way to rescue him. Even if that means stealing Dirt away and sneaking him into her own house. What follows will make you worry, will make you cry, and will ultimately fill you with hope, love, and an unshakable belief in the power of friendship. Especially the four-legged kind" (Orenstein, 2017).

- Ages 8-12

"Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Mason’s learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Fifteen months ago, Mason’s best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle family’s orchard. An investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can’t understand why Lieutenant Baird won’t believe the story Mason has told about that day.Both Mason and his new friend, tiny Calvin Chumsky, are relentlessly bullied by the other boys in their neighborhood, so they create an underground club space for themselves. When Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble again. He’s desperate to figure out what happened to Calvin, and eventually, Benny.But will anyone believe him?" (Connor, 2018).

- Ages 8-12
- Talks about Disability, Loss and Bullying.

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Mason Buttle Book Cover

Note.Source: [Mason Buttle Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

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Parvana's Journey Book Cover

Note. Source: [Parvana's Journey Book Cover, n.d). Retrieved from GoodReads.

"In Parvana's Journey, the Taliban still control Afghanistan, but Kabul is in ruins. Parvana's father has just died, and her mother, sister, and brother could be anywhere in the country. Parvana knows she must find them. Despite her youth, Parvana sets out alone, masquerading as a boy. She soon meets other children who are victims of war -- an infant boy in a bombed-out village, a nine-year-old girl who thinks she has magic powers over landmines, and a boy with one leg. The children travel together, forging a kind of family out of sheer need. The strength of their bond makes it possible to survive the most desperate conditions" (Ellis, 2002).

- Ages 10+
- Afghanistan Background
- Talks about War and Loss.
- Second book in "The Breadwinner" Series.

"Twins Zac and Lu grew up on their mother’s stories of the Wildewoods, an imaginary land where mythical beasts roam free. These creatures fill the pages of Zac’s sketchbooks and inspire Lu’s love of animals, and on most days, they’re the only thing the twins have in common.

When their mother dies, a heartbroken Lu and Zac are shipped off to England to spend the summer with relatives they’ve never met. But it doesn’t take the twins long to uncover the incredible secret tucked away in the forest behind their ancestral home: their mother’s wonderful tales about unicorns and dragons and centaurs weren’t make-believe after all. Their family serves as keepers of the Wildewoods, the last place on earth where these mythical creatures can live safe from human harm.

But there are also many dangers in these lands—as well as a terrible curse. When Zac and Lu fall victim to it, their only hope is finding the very last living phoenix left in the world. But will breaking the curse mean the end of the Wildewoods?" (Carter, 2021).

-Ages 8-12
-This book should be read after long consideration as it can show an unrealistic point of view.

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Phoenix Book Cover

Note. Source: [Phoenix Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

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The Heart and the bottle Book Cover

Note. Source: [ The heart and the bottle book cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

"Once there was a girl whose life was filled with all the wonder of the world around her. Then one day something occurred that caused the girl to take her heart and put it in a safe place.
However, after that it seemed that more things were empty than before. Would she know when and how to get her heart back?" (Jeffers, 2010).

- Ages 3-8
- Talks about Loss
- Activity Idea) Find a glass bottle and have your client write their favourite things on pieces of paper and put them in the bottle.

"Honest and straightforward, this touching story explores the many emotions a bereaved child may experience, from anger and guilt to sadness and bewilderment. Ultimately, Missing Mommy focuses on the positive—the recognition that the child is not alone but still part of a family that loves and supports him" (Cobb, 2009).

- Ages 3-8
- Talks about the loss of a mother.

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Missing Mommy Book Cover

Note. Source: [Missing Mommy Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

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The Goodbye Book Book Cover

Note.Source: [The Goodbye Book Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

"Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd Parr tells a moving and wholly accessible story about saying goodbye. Touching upon the host of emotions children experience, Todd reminds readers that it's okay not to know all the answers, and that someone will always be there to support them. An invaluable resource for life's toughest moments" (Parr, 2015).

-Ages 3-6
- Talks about loss.

"Sammy, the best hound dog in the whole wide world, loves his girl and she loves him. When illness cuts Sammy's life short, the girl's family keeps his spirit alive by celebrating his love of chasing wind-blown bubbles, keeping loyal guard at night, and offering his velvety fur for endless pats and tummy scratches" (Walsh, 2011).

- Ages 4-8
- Talks about the loss of a pet.

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Sammy in the sky Book Cover

Note. Source:[Sammy in the sky Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

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The Rabbit Listened Book Cover

Note. Source: [ The Rabbit Listened book cover, n.d.]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

"When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs." (Doerrfeld, C. 2018).

- Ages 3-5

- Talks about Loss

- Activity Idea) Have your client build their own rabbit using craft material.

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The Scar Book Cover

Note. Source: [The Scar book cover, n.d.]. Retrieved from GoodReads