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Michael Rosen's Sad Book Alternatives—
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Michael Rosen's Sad Book
Why Do We Cry?
From Tree to Sea
A Stopwatch from Grampa
Listening with My Heart
How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids
Addy's Cup of Sugar

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Books about death, grief, and bereavement

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    6.3
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