Books About Coping With Loss

The Best Coping With Loss Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about coping with loss? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Worst-Case Collin
Bubble Trouble
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Coping With Loss

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–+ · 2021

Worst-Case Collin

By Rebecca Caprara

A boy's survival plans can't shield him from life's real challenges.

384 pages· 30,559 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 985 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Collin copes with anxiety by crafting survival plans for every disaster. After losing his mom, his father's hoarding worsens, and Collin hides his chaotic home life. As he navigates middle school with friends Liam and Georgia, Collin must confront his fears and learn vulnerability. Can he open up to those he cares about when control seems impossible?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2010

Mockingbird

Caitlin seeks closure in a world of black and white after her brother's death.

235 pages· 36,527 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 36,051 ratings
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Summary: Caitlin, an eleven-year-old with Asperger’s, navigates a world of stark contrasts after her brother's death. As she searches for closure, she embarks on a journey to understand emotions and empathy. Her quest leads her to discover that life is not just black and white but filled with messy, beautiful colors. With her father struggling to cope, Caitlin must find her own way through grief and confusion. Will she find the closure she desperately seeks, or will the complexities of life prove too overwhelming? Dive into Caitlin's world and uncover the unexpected beauty within chaos.
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Bubble Trouble

Chloe's bubble tea venture leads to unexpected chaos and a chance at love.

240 pages· 34,898 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 195 ratings
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Summary: Chloe Wong dreams of a Broadway trip, but funds are tight after her mom's passing. When she's banned from Tea Palace, Chloe decides to make and sell her own boba tea with help from her best friend Sabrina, her inventive dad, and a rescue dog. As she navigates sticky drinks and business challenges, Chloe must also confront her feelings for the charming bobamaster, Henry Lee. Can she break free from her orderly world and embrace the messiness of life and love?
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu

A girl takes her forgetful grandfather on a road trip to fulfill a dream and find peace.

256 pages· 52,128 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 111 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Lizzie Chu embarks on a whimsical road trip with her forgetful grandfather, Wai Gong, hoping to rekindle his joy by visiting the Tower Ballroom. Mistaking her friend Chi for the goddess Guan Yin, Wai Gong's delight sparks Lizzie's plan. Can this adventure bring harmony back to their lives and heal their hearts? As they journey towards a dream, Lizzie wonders if the myths of compassion and order will guide them to a brighter future. Will this dance of hope restore the bond they cherish, or will the past's shadows linger? Discover the magic of family and dreams.
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