Børn og unge: personlige og sociale emner: død og sorg

August of 2019 was when Sam Ashbrooks began his high school career. His friends, Reese, Mo, and Mitchel, were there with him, entering this new stage of life. However, Sam is entangled in a web of bullying, depression, and anxiety, all fueled by a little voice in his head. The months become long and tiresome, and Sam begins to question whether or not it's all worth it. Everyone cracks eventually, and it's Sam's turn to face it. Sadly, he's not as strong as he thinks.

These days, Tre Brun is happiest when he is playing basketball on the Red Lake Reservation high school team, even though he can't help but be constantly gut-punched with memories of his big brother, Jaxon, who died in an accident. When Jaxon's former teammates on the varsity team offer to take Tre under their wing, he sees this as his shot to represent his Ojibwe rez all the way to their first state championship. This is the first step toward his dream of playing in the NBA, no matter how much the odds are stacked against him. But stepping into his brother's shoes as a star player means that Tre can't mess up. Not on the court, not at school, and not with his new friend, gamer Khiana, who he is definitely not falling in love with. After decades of rez teams almost making it, Tre needs to take his team to state. Because if he can live up to Jaxon's dreams, their story isn't over yet.

An unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching loss, begins to understand that what we love will always be with us.Ayla and her best friend Kiri have always been tree people. They each have their own special tree, and neighbors and family know that they are most likely to be found within the branches. But after an accident on their street, Kiri has gone somewhere so far away that Ayla can only wait and wait in her birch, longing to be able to talk with Kiri again.Then a mysterious, old-fashioned telephone appears one morning, nestled in the limbs of Ayla's birch tree. Where did it come from? she wonders. And why are people showing up to use this phone to call their loved ones? Especially loved ones who have passed on.All Ayla wants is for Kiri to come home. Until that day comes, she will keep Kiri's things safe. She'll keep her nightmares to herself. And she will not make a call on that telephone.

En un bosque encantado, un secreto desafiante cobra vida. Matti Charlton, autor canadiense autista y transgénero, regala un relato cautivador con un mensaje potente para todos.

When a battle of the bands competition is announced, Flora finds herself caught between her friends and two very different musical worlds. Does she stick to classical violin and what she knows, or risk her friendships to embrace rock and roll?

"Julieta is eager to honor her abuelita's spirit on Dâia de Muertos, but struggles to find the perfect gift"--

Embark on a heartwarming journey with "Love Lives Forever: A Story About Saying Goodbye," a compassionate tale designed to gently guide children aged 5 to 12 through the delicate topics of death and the circle of life. Follow the spirited young Ella as she navigates the inevitable loss of her beloved Nana, weaving through hospital visits, heartfelt conversations, and a poignant funeral. Through Ella's adventures with frogs, caterpillars, and pumpkins, young readers discover that 'Death is a New Beginning.' The book explores three perspectives on the afterlife - Heaven, reincarnation, and the return of atoms to the stars. With full size water colour illustrations gracing every other page, this 110 - page gem not only prepares the child, but also offers five thoughtful ways to honour and remember those we cherish. A dynamic yet tender exploration of life's profound cycle, "Love Lives Forever" is a compassionate guide for young hearts.Parents and caregivers are warmly encouraged to take a gentle glance through the book first, so they may adapt the story to align with their personal beliefs about death and the afterlife.

في غابة ساحرة، سر يحتمله قلة... للمؤلف ماتي تشارلتون، كندي متحول جنسياً ومتوحد، قصة برسالة قوية لكل الأعمار.

"Lola Reyes doesn't want to leave Guatemala, a place full of warmth and sun, laughter and music--where her abuela and prima and tíos and tías surround her with love. Back in Sunnyside, it's cold. There's schoolwork and chores. And her mama transforms into Lola's super-serious school principal, Dr. Reyes. Back at home... Lola can see, crystal clear, the empty place where Pop used to be. So Lola decides to bring a little bit of Guatemala--and Pop--back with her. She discovers his box of childhood worry dolls and sneaks them into her luggage, ignoring the warnings on the box not to use them. Later, when she tells them all her worries, from her friendship woes to the way Mama won't talk about how sad she is, the worry dolls come to life! Worse--they escape! Lola has to enlist her neighbor and nemesis, Chance Townsend, to recapture the dolls because she discovers they're cursed! And as they absorb worries, they'll grow bigger and bigger. If Lola can't find a way to stop them, they'll burst, releasing all the worries they've absorbed a hundredfold on everyone in town! But when breaking the curse might mean confronting her own anxieties and grief, will Lola be able face her emotions before it's too late?"--

After learning of President Lincoln's assassination, everyone at Rebecca's synagogue spontaneously rises to recite the Kaddish, the traditional Jewish prayer of mourning.

"When a poor fisherman chooses Death to be godfather to his son, he's certain he's made a good choice--for surely there's no man more honest than Death? At the christening, Death gives the fisherman a gift that seems at first to be the key to the family's fortune, but when greed overcomes the fisherman, he learns that nobody can truly cheat Death"--

From Abdi Nazemian, the award-winning author of Like a Love Story and Only This Beautiful Moment, comes a suspenseful contemporary YA novel about loss and love.Fifteen-year-old Kam is head over heels for Ash, the boy who swept him off his feet. But his family and best friend, Bodie, are worried. Something seems off about Ash. He also has a habit of disappearing, at times for days. When Ash asks Kam to join him on a trip to Joshua Tree, the two of them walk off into the sunset . . . but only Kam returns.Two years later, Kam is still left with a hole in his heart and too many unanswered questions. So it feels like fate when a school trip takes him back to Joshua Tree. On the trip, Kam wants to find closure about what happened to Ash but instead finds himself in danger of facing a similar fate. In the desert, Kam must reckon with the truth of his past relationship--and the possibility of opening himself up to love once again.Desert Echoes is a propulsive, moving story about human resilience and connection.

Bub is a young boy who just lost his grandfather and he is puzzled with his sadness. His mother invites him to go on a treasure hunt to help handle his loss, but this is no ordinary treasure hunt.

"A boy shows potential homebuyers all the things that make his grandmother's house special, like the cupboard that doubles as a clubhouse, the tree that is perfect for climbing, the 'swings that are older than the hills' and the best spot to eat scotch cake cookies"--

"Grandma Monona always made the best empanadas for Mami's birthday. But this year Monona is in heaven and Mami is sad. Her birthday won't be the same without Monona. Star and Sebi know they need a special birthday surprise to cheer up Mami. Maybe they can make Mami Monona's empanadas themselves! But will they be able to capture the same magic as Monona's empanadas if they don't know her secret ingredient?"--

Ever wonder where your pet goes after they pass? Heaven's Animal Kingdom will guide them to the place where all their old and new friends will be waiting. Boomer (a cocker spaniel puppy) is an angel who is often called on to help children and animals in need. This book depicts the adventures of Boomer and his friends, Bandit and Sassy, as they work very hard to do what God has asked of them. You will be taken to the forest where a little boy named Reed finds himself lost and separated from his family. With Boomer by his side, the forest seems less scary, and Reed doesn't feel so alone.In our next adventure, Boomer helps a little girl named Erin who is in a coma after an accident. As she lays there, Boomer enters her dreams and shows her, her most treasured memories. Such as her pony Cinnamon in hopes of helping her to wake up. You will also meet Big Jake, a grumpy and very misunderstood bear that lives in a cave in the forest. Boomer, along with Sassy and Bandit, go seek out what is causing Big Jake to be so grumpy. Heaven's Animal Kingdom is overseen by an angel named Ansar sent by God. He has a great love for all animals big and small. Come along and share the many adventures of Boomer and his friends while they take you on a journey that will warm your heart and feed your soul.

When a little goose misplaces his beloved blanket just before bedtime, he goes on a "wild goose chase" with his mother in hopes of finding it. Along the way, he learns what hope is, that his blanket is a special symbol of the haven of strength and comfort we all need."Hope is a Blanket" was written for families struggling with grief or loss - be it a miscarriage, death of a loved one or pet, a friend moving far away, trauma associated with foster or adoptive experiences - to show us how we can find hope amidst and beyond our struggles.Cozy up with your favorite blanket when you read it and know:Hope may look a little different,Every time you read these pages.But always look with confidence,No matter what your age or stage is.Never worry if she'll show up.She'll never let you down.Just believe that she exists,And Hope can always be found.

Dans un monde fantaisiste où l'amour ne connaît pas de limites et où le rire danse au gré de la brise, nous trouvons une ville nichée au bord d'un doux ruisseau, où les amis à quatre pattes deviennent une famille et chaque jour ressemble à un rêve. Dans ce lieu enchanteur se déroule notre histoire, où un chiot nommé Benny et son meilleur ami Tim nous donneront des leçons en or. Avec des rimes et des couleurs, et une touche du Dr Seuss, rejoignez-nous maintenant dans un conte réconfortant, "Forever Friends: A Tale of Love and Loss", où l'amour et l'amitié mettront vos c¿urs à flot, et où même lorsque les adieux sont dits , le lien d'amour ne s'effacera jamais, nous le garderons toujours proches.

Nico, a Bronx high school senior surrounded by gangs and drugs, records how he comes to terms with the death of the girl he loved and finds a reason to move on with life.

A young girl finds comfort and solace in fond memories of her deceased, beloved grandfather, which help her cope with his death.