Top 19 Resources to Talk to Kids about Death
Yes, death is a part of life, AND it can be tricky to talk about it with children and teens. Here are some psychologist-approved resources that can help.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS:
1. Cape by Kevin Johnson
2. The Good Mourning by Seldon Peden, II
3. Yo Recuerdo a Abulito by Janice Levy
4. Feelings of Grief with Doctor Mommy by T. C. Pask & Dr. A. Francis
5. The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore
6. When Dinosaurs Die by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown
7. A Map Into the World by Kao Kalia Yang
8. The Day My Dad Turned Invisible by Sean R. Simmons
9. See You on the Other Side by Rachel Montez Minor
10. An Ofrenda for Perro by Judith Valdez B.
The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
12. The Memory Box by Joanna Rowland
13. Everywhere Still by M. H. Clark
14. Something Very Sad Happened by Bonnie Zucker
15. When Someone You Love Has Died by Stephanie Seidler
RESOURCES:
Dr. Jessica Rabon is a licensed clinical psychologist and specializes in pediatric psychology. She also hosts the podcast Psych Talk, where she breaks down hot topics in psychology in an educational and entertaining way.
You can find more about Dr. Rabon on her website, instagram, and podcast page.
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