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Death of a Grandparent: Resource List

Books for Children

Ages 3 to 8

  • Animal Crackers; by Bridget Marshall; Centering Corporation, 1998
  • Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs; by Tomie dePaola; Puffin, 2000
  • Badger's Parting Gifts; by Susan Varley; Econo-Clad Books, 1999
  • Grandma's Gone to Live in the Stars; by Max Haynes; Albert Whitman, 2000
  • Eleanor, Arthur, and Claire; by Diana Engel; Macmillan, 1992
  • Poppy's Chair; by Karen Hesse; Macmillan, 1993
  • The Grandad Tree; by Trish Cooke; Candlewick Press, 2000
  • The Hickory Chair; by Lisa Fraustino; Arthur Levine Books, 2000
  • Where is Grandpa?; by T.A. Barron; Philomel Books, 2000
  • My Grandson Lew; by Charlotte Zolotw; Harper, 2001
  • Grandma, I'll Miss You; by Kathryn Slattery; Chariot Books, 1993
  • Annie and the Old One; by Miska Miles; Econo-Clad Books, 1999
  • My Letter From Grandma; by Ruth Cullen; Paulist Press, 1993
  • Grandad Bill's Song; by Jane Yolen; Putnam, 1994

Ages 9 to 12

  • Sun & Spoon; by Kevin Henkes, 1997

Young Adult

  • After the Rain; by Norma Fox Mazer; Econo-Clad, 1999
Compiled by Catherine Smith, MLS, medical librarian at the Family Health Library, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO.
This content is reviewed periodically and is subject to change as new health information becomes available. The information is intended to inform and educate and is not a replacement for medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional.
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