Book Resources:
For Caregivers:
Deaton, R.L. & Berkan, W.A. (1995).
Planning and managing death issues in the schools: A handbook. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group.
Mister Rogers Website:
www.misterrogers.org (see booklet on Grieving for children 4-10 years)
Webb, N.B. (1993).
Helping bereaved children: A handbook for practitioners. New York: Guilford Press.
Wolfelt, A. (1983).
Helping children cope with grief. Bristol, PA: Accelerated Development.
Wolfelt, A (1997).
Healing the bereaved child: Grief gardening, growth through grief and other touchstones for caregivers. Ft. Collins, CO: Companion.
Worden, J.W. (1996).
Children and grief: When a parent dies. New York: Guilford Press
For Children:
Brown, L.K. (1998).
When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death (Ages 4-8)
Durant, Alan.
Always and Forever.
Gootman, M.E. (1994).
When a friend dies: A book for teens about grieving and healing. Minneapolis: Free Spirit Publishing.
Greenlee, S. (1992).
When someone dies. Atlanta: Peachtree Publishing. (Ages 9-12).
Grollman, Earl A.
Straight Talk About Death For Teenagers
Hanson, Warren.
The Next Place.
Schwiert, Pat and DeKlyen, Chuck.
"Tear Soup"
Traisman, Enid.
Fire In My Heart, ice In My Veins.
Wolfelt, A. (2001).
Healing your grieving heart for kids: 100 Practical Ideas. Ft. Collins, CO: Companion. (See also similar titles for teens and adults)
Viorst, J. (1987).
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney (Ages 6-9) (Loss of a pet)