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Now One Foot, Now the Other by Tomie dePaola

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Tomie dePaola has brought us some of the greatest children’s books of all time, and Now One Foot, Now the Other is another beautiful selection to add to the collection. At the start of this story, Grandpa Bob is seen teaching baby Bobby how to walk. It’s easy – just put one foot in front of the other. By the end of the story, as Grandpa Bobby develops a physical disability, we see him on the other end of the spectrum as his grandson, Bobby reminds him that it’s only, “one foot, now the other.” This special story is sure to warm hearts, especially for a child who is processing the illness or disability of a loved one.

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I Have a Question about Cancer by Arlen Grad Gaines

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Children have a wide variety of needs when it comes to communication, and luckily our library is full of resources for children at any developmental level! Arlen Grad Gaines’s I Have a Question about Cancer is specifically designed to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs understand what it means when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. This inclusive resource includes a written story element, symbol-based language, and a short picture story, perfect for any child.

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Hotdogs Anonymous by Dr. Sarah Bridges

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Hank is a yellow lab who is addicted to hot dogs. At first, they were just a special treat, but they started interfering in his life in ways that weren’t healthy. In Dr. Sarah Bridges book intended to explain substance abuse treatment to children, Hank’s neighborhood furry friends encourage him to go to a Hotdogs Anonymous meeting to begin his recovery. This is an excellent resource to explain treatment and recovery for substance use to children ages 4-8.

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Cancer Party by Sara Olsher

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When a topic feels too big to talk about with your child, having a book in hand helps to decrease anxiety and ease the experience for you! Cancer Party by Sara Olsher does just that; it explains cancer to a child in a way that is accessible and even fun! This book describes how the cells in our bodies can get confused about what to do, so they throw a “cancer party” that can sometimes get a little out of hand! This book is a great tool to help have a necessary conversation with your child if someone in their world has cancer.

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Zayde Comes to Live by Sheri Sinykin

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When young Rachel realizes her grandfather, Zayde, is moving into her family’s house permanently, she suspects something is going on. In Sheri Sinykin’s Zayde Comes to Live, we follow Rachel as she learns through eavesdropping and clue-solving that Zayde is dying. Rachel seeks advice from her friends, her Rabbi, and her family, before coming to understand that the love between her and Zayde will outlast his physical life on this earth. Though his death will hurt her heart, Rachel knows she will never be living a life “without” her Zayde!

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You Wouldn’t Understand by Eileen Ennis

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You Wouldn’t Understand by Eileen Ennis tells the story of a fourth-grade class whose teacher dies unexpectedly. The narrator of our story, a 9-year-old student, thinks that no one understands his pain. But when he sees all of his classmates talking about their feelings, he realizes that expressing himself might be the way to go!

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Where Do They Go? by Julia Alvarez

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Children naturally have questions when someone they love dies, and it is a tall order for adults to know what to say! Julia Alvarez’s book “Where do They Go?” is a gentle, poetic look into exploring loss-related questions. As always, the illustrations are breath-taking. Don’t miss this one on our shelves!

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When Mom or Dad Dies by Daniel Grippo

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When a child loses a parent, it can leave their remaining caregivers in a state of limbo. How do you know what to say to your child when they are hurting? When Mom or Dad Dies by Daniel Grippo is a wonderful resource that empowers caregivers to open the door for conversation with young children about loss, feelings of sorrow, and healing.

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We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We had An Angel Instead by Pat Schweibert

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When Author Pat Schweibert wanted to pen a resource to help children who are experiencing the loss of their family’s pregnancy, she beautifully titled her book, We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We had An Angel Instead. This amazing resource explains to young children who were expecting a baby to join the family how to instead grow a spiritual relationship with their sibling. The book meets children where they are at, even acknowledging that “a baby would have been more fun.” This book is a great support for a bereaved family.

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Turned Upside Down by Teana Tache

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You are in for a treat with this whimsical yet enthralling book! Turned Upside Down by Teana Tache is actually two books. . .when you finish one side, just flip the book around to start the next story! This incredible resource helps children foster their spiritual connection to their special person who has died, by showing how signs and symbols from our loved ones can feel like a unique form of communication.

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