Books About Family Loss

The Best Family Loss Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about family 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Family Loss

Nightmares!
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Nightmares!

By Jason Segel, Kirsten Miller, Karl Kwasny (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Nightmares! series

Nightmares invade reality, and only Charlie can stop them before it's too late.

355 pages· 68,260 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 10,229 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Charlie Laird's life turns upside down when his dad marries a woman he suspects is a witch, forcing him into a creepy mansion. As nightmares begin to escape into the real world, Charlie must confront his deepest fears. With the fate of his town hanging in the balance, can Charlie and his friends face the darkness before it consumes them all? Discover a world where dreams and reality collide, and courage is the only way out.
Written in the Stars
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Written in the Stars

Summer camp love triangle sparks rivalry and unexpected twists.

160 pages· 25,828 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 93 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Quinn eagerly anticipates reuniting with her camp friends, but her summer takes an unexpected turn when Harry, a charming newcomer from London, arrives. As sparks fly between them, Quinn suspects her frenemy Kayla might also have feelings for Harry. With friendships and hearts on the line, Quinn must navigate this tangled web of emotions. Will she find a way to balance her feelings and friendships, or will this summer change everything?