In this lyrical picture book about a Chinese family, the sky tries to hold in the clouds just like the boy holds in his worries about his grandmother's health. When she passes away, the sky lets out all the rain—and helps the boy finally express his grief.
In this gorgeously illustrated, deeply moving picture book, a young girl learns about the practice of sitting shiva after her mother dies.
A nonfiction picture book that introduces very young children to the concept of death in a way that is gentle, age-appropriate and comforting.
In this timeless picture book, an old man lives alone on a bluff overlooking the sea and awaits the whales’ return each year to the bay.
In this transitional picture book, a buffalo falls out of a child’s favorite storybook and ends up living in the local library.
In this contemplative picture book, Kenzie's mom doesn't always feel well, but Kenzie learns that she is strong—just like the little tree they plant in their yard—and that together, they can get through the hard times.
In this sweet picture book, a child attempts the impossible task of consoling a giant crying monster, but learns that his company is comfort enough.
This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of a young Japanese boy who loses his dad in a tsunami.
