Books About Grief And Family

The Best Grief And Family Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about grief and family? 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 Grief And Family

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp

Raccoon scouts and a boy race to save a swamp from destruction.

336 pages· 51,286 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 5,283 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: In Sugar Man Swamp, raccoon brothers Bingo and J’miah must awaken the legendary Sugar Man to stop a theme park from replacing their home. Meanwhile, young Chap Brayburn, passionate about the swamp, joins the fight against alligator wrestler Jaeger Stitch's plans. With feral hogs approaching, the stakes are high. Can the scouts and Chap protect their beloved swamp before it's too late? Adventure and conservation collide in this thrilling tale of courage and friendship.
The Girl Who Built a Spider
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

The Girl Who Built a Spider

Young inventors uncover secrets in a lab filled with robots and danger.

272 pages· 54,720 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 175 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Theresa Brown, a science fair winner, joins Dr. Flax's lab for a summer of invention. Alongside fellow young inventors, she delves into a world of robots and mystery. Dr. Flax promises solutions to climate change, but Theresa suspects there's more beneath the surface. Can she and her friends unravel the truth behind the lab's secrets before it's too late? Adventure, friendship, and intrigue await in this thrilling tale.