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At the age of 15, Katie Cosgrove lost her father. Then, between the ages of 15 and 21, she lost a friend, family member or pet every year.I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight is the book she wishes she'd had-a heartwarming tale that teaches children how to process their grief and loss in a healthy and positive way. Through gentle, poetic language, it offers comfort and hope to children who have experienced-or are struggling with-the death of a loved one.Representing families of all backgrounds, I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight shows children that they can still have adventures, both magical and mundane, with loved ones who have passed on-whether meeting amazing creatures in wild and far off places or simply sharing secrets together and telling each other stories.With beautiful illustrations and a touching message, I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight offers families a space to discuss death and grief in a loving and compassionate way-and supports children through big emotions by showing them that remembrance and storytelling can keep their relationships with lost loved ones alive.I'll See You in Your Dreams Tonight is a must-read for all family members who have experienced loss and are looking for a way to heal.

Lily loves helping in Grandma’s beautiful garden. She and Grandpa help make sure everything’s growing strong. One day, Grandpa lets her in on a secret: pointing to an ant, he says that everything is a part of something bigger. One ant is part of a colony. One raindrop becomes part of the ocean. One star is part of the universe.When Lily’s Grandma passes away suddenly, Lily struggles to deal with and understand her grief. She comes to realise that they are all part of something bigger – a family – and that LOVE is the biggest thing of all.

Før var det:A som Altid.L som Leg.T som To der elsker hinanden.I som Ingen som dig.D som dejlig.Gravhunden Freddis historie handler om kærlighed og om at give sig selv lov til at stave med savnets alfabet. Og om at gøre sig klar til at finde ud af at leve med, at noget ikke er, som det var før.Rytmisk-nænsomt fortalt af danske Ditte Steensballe og ekspressionistisk-humoristisk, grafisk illustreret af norske Iben Sandemose.

Little D was sad because her dog Spike had died. Hildie noticed Little D crying under a tree and went over to comfort her. When Hildie found out why Little D was crying, she shared that she'd felt the same way when her own dog, Spike, had died. The girls were shocked to find that their dogs had had the same name! Hildie assured Little D that her sadness would go away over time, but the fun times she'd shared with Spike would always be remembered.

Content warning. This book deals with depression, drug use, suicide, and grief.

A young girl's life changes in an instant when she finds out her mother passes away. Through her journey of loss, she experiences new and difficult emotions while struggling to understand how this could happen to someone so small. The endless thoughts and questions surround her in darkness until she realizes something that has been there all along. https://pier1008.wixsite.com/bebraveandstandtall¿

From the Coretta Scott King and Printz Honor-winning author of How It Went Down, Light It Up, and Revolution In Our Time comes a moving contemporary YA novel about the bonds between a group of teens whose lives have been upended by tragedy.Fifteen-year-old Kermit Sanders knows grief and its all-encompassing shadows. After losing his beloved older sister in a tragic car accident, nothing quite punctures through the feelings of loss. Everywhere Kermit goes, he is reminded of her. But then Kermit finds a mysterious invitation in his locker, signed anonymously with "-1." He has no idea what he's in for, but he shows up to find out. Dubbed the "Minus-One Club," a group of his schoolmates has banded together as a form of moral support. The members have just one thing in common-they have all suffered the tragic loss of someone they loved. The usual dividing lines between high school classes and cliques don't apply inside the Minus-One Club, and Kermit's secret crush, the handsome and happy-go-lucky Matt (and only out gay student at school), is also a part of the group. Slowly, Matt's positive headstrong approach to life helps relieve Kermit of his constant despair. But as Kermit grows closer to Matt, the light of his new life begins to show the cracks beneath the surface. When Matt puts himself in danger by avoiding his feelings, Kermit must find the strength to not only lift himself back up but to help the rest of the group from falling apart.Praise for The Minus-One Club"This evocative exploration of grief, sexual identity, and personal spirituality will be a boon to any teen grappling with these issues." -Horn Book"Magoon thoughtfully includes themes relating to depression, suicide, identity and religious expression as she compassionately builds Kermit's complicated, sensitive inner life and depicts the various ways people might respond to the loss of a loved one." -Shelf Awareness starred review

A Chinese American boy and his snarky fox spirit face down demon kings as they race against time to be reunited with his brother's spirit in Theo Tan and the Iron Fan, Jesse Q. Sutanto's magical, action-packed sequel to Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit.Theo Tan and his fox spirit, Kai, are willing to go to hell and back for their family. Literally.After exposing the corruption at Reapling Corporation and trapping the demon king Niu Mo Wang, they learn that Jamie (Theo's beloved brother and Kai's first human master) was not allowed to move on after death, and is now trapped in a waiting room in Diyu.If they can reach his soul before it faces judgement on the solstice, they might be able to convince King Qingguang to send his soul back to earth! Still, a trip to Diyu is no easy matter, and Theo and Kai can't do it alone. Fortunately, they have good friends who are happy to help.But even with Namita's knowledge and Danny's powerful dragon familiar, the odds are stacked against them. Can Theo and Kai's new bond hold up against lying demons with grudges, impatient Kings of Hell, and the wrath of the demon king's powerful wife, Princess Iron Fan?

Sophie's little sister Lyra was born an angel. Although she's not with us in the way we hoped, if we pay attention Lyra's magic is all around us. See how she spends her days making puddles and rainbows just for Sophie. Do you have a magical angel watching over you too? ¿What sort of things do they do for you?

A poignant story of life in India during the pandemic that mixes loss, hope, and even a mystery solved by imaginative, lively, almost-nine-year-old Swara. Now available in paperback.When the pandemic hits and India goes into lockdown, high-spirited Swara keeps up her daily chats with her just-as-imaginative grandmother, Pitter Paati, through video calls. But soon Pitter Paati becomes too ill to even call, and then Swara's parents say she has died of the virus.Swara can't believe it. Pitter Paati would not just leave! It's impossible!As Swara investigates the mystery of her grandmother’s disappearance, she stumbles upon a neighborhood mystery as well. With help from her friends, usually-annoying brother, and clues she’s certain came from Pitter Paati, Swara solves that very real mystery and, slowly, comes to terms with the truth about her grandmother.She also realizes Pitter Paati will be with her, in many important ways, forever.

In this moving graphic novel, thirteen-year-old Reanna grieves the loss of her missing older sister. She feels lonely, abandoned… but she is not alone. There are little moons everywhere. Can Reanna find comfort through her family’s Ojibwe traditions?

"Coi is just eighteen years old but has already survived years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother. After being kicked out of her mother's house at age fourteen, Coi has lived with her father, and together they've created a peaceful life. That peace ends suddenly when her mother dies. Her mother's passing also reopens up the door to her mother's side of the family, including her beloved younger half-sister, Kayla, her stepfather and her grandmother. As she reconnects with her family, Coi learns to see parts of her mother she never experienced and for the first time since she was abandoned, opens her heart to forgiveness"--

Set in 1960s and present-day Winnipeg, this poignant coming-of-age story follows a decade in the life of a young girl growing up in a close-knit family in a time of sweeping social change.The 1960s was a decade of major world events, exciting changes, and unforgettable fashion and music. But for Laura, navigating the cliques at school, avoiding corporal punishment doled out by the nuns, and dealing with her mother’s illness feel more real than the news stories of political assassinations, royal visits, the legalization of birth control, and the threat of nuclear war that dominate the headlines of the day. Sixties Girl is a decade in the life of an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to Expo 67, from Beatlemania to miniskirts.Told in alternating timelines—with an adult Laura recalling her childhood experiences to her grandson Will—this vivid portrait of a Canadian childhood and adolescence is a deeply personal, heartfelt reflection on family and self-discovery, as well as an insightful commentary on an era that changed society forever.

Grandpa and Me is based on the relationship between a special needs child and his grandfather's unexpected battle with cancer. The book highlights different changes happening over a course of time which; consequently, have a direct impact on the normal routines between Grandpa and his grandson. Come on a journey and see life through the eyes of a young child with autism trying to understand specific stages of cancer. Takeemah Terrell is a former educator who serves as a teacher mentor. She holds a master's degree in Communication with an emphasis on education and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She started her book writing journey with inspiration from her son who was diagnosed with moderate autism. As a parent of a child with special needs and a woman of faith, Takeemah found it challenging to help her child understand certain life events. Through her penmanship, she hopes to encourage people to engage in meaningful conversations while helping others process monumental experiences.

"When a massive Festival of Ships sails into their town, the Peaches dive into the action, including a search for the missing World's Largest Rubber Duck"--

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens in the US, and the need for effective prevention has never been greater. Written by two adolescent suicide experts, this gentle and effective guide will help teens overcome suicidal thoughts by reducing emotional pain, increasing hope, and building meaningful connections. Readers will learn specific skills grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), including how to establish safety plans, identify and manage intense emotions, limit stress, find purpose, and ultimately take control of their suicidal thoughts to move forward into a more optimistic and hopeful future.

Seventh-grader Hercules Beal has to figure out how to fulfill his teacher's assignment of performing the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life, and discovers important things about friendship, community, and himself along the way.

When eleven-year-old foster kid Mo finds a handmade cookbook filled with someone else's family recipes, she collects the stories behind them and builds a website to share them, secretly hoping a long-lost relative will find her and give her a family recipe all her own.

Hamlet meets Six Feet Under in this YA novel that is both heart-pounding and heart-wrenching. Delta's spent the summer navigating the treacherous waters of losing her older sister, Gemma. Determined to brave junior year of high school without her sister, Delta finds solace in the arms of a new girlfriend. But grief takes a twisted turn when Gemma's tortured ghost appears with a dire warning.Beware the storm. Plagued by the haunting suspicion that Gemma's death involved foul play, Delta is plunged into a downward spiral of grief and paranoia. No one can be trusted-not her girlfriend, their friends, or her sister's once-loyal boyfriend. Not even Delta's own mind.With a hurricane bearing down, two tempests collide at the abandoned Sea Glass Lodge. Accusations fly. Secrets unravel. And everyone is a target of the storm.

Charlie and his new love, Sam, have just saved the dead from theliving! Now it's time to focus on being a normal couple - if sucha thing exists? But when a new threat lurks in the shadows, thistime to the living, and all who Charlie and Sam hold near, theymust put everything on the line - including their lives - to workout who is behind it.