Books about loss, bereavement and grief
A selection of helpful books for all ages, dealing with the subjects of loss, bereavement and grief.
For young children
The Magical Wood by Mark Lemon
This is a story about loss, friendship and hope. The Magical Wood, is set in a beautiful wood with a river wandering through. One cold and stormy day, the wind blew a terrible gale. The next day the tree family woke to find that Strongest Tree had fallen to the woodland floor and had sadly died. How would the tree family survive the seasons without the strength of Strongest Tree?
To order, visit Lemon Drop Books website.
Bereavement by suicide
Whether you’re suffering from loss directly, or are supporting a friend, relative or colleague whose loved one has died by suicide, or are struggling with your own mental health, Daddy Blackbird is an honest and relatable account that offers hope beyond the horror.
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Sue Henderson candidly recounts the experience of raising her family as a single parent survivor of suicide. Alongside an honest and moving account of the day-to-day practicalities and emotional impact of Jon’s death, there’s advice on how to talk to children about death and suicide, how to support them as they grow up, and how to be aware of the heightened emotional risks for bereaved children.
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Loss and grief
The Missing Peace is a series of beautifully illustrated ‘talking head’ style monologues, stories of survival and thought-provoking chapters to highlight how people have survived and even thrived using their unique, bespoke survival kits after a loved one has died.
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