Books About Loss And Healing

The Best Loss And Healing Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about loss and healing? 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 4 Favorite Books About Loss And Healing

Maya's Blanket
Sale price
$1895
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Maya's Blanket

By Monica Brown, David Diaz (Illustrator)

A girl's cherished blanket transforms through time, weaving a tale of creativity and love.

32 pages· 680 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 323 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Maya's beloved blanket, stitched by Grandma, transforms as she grows—from a dress to a bookmark. Each piece holds magic, animating her adventures. When the bookmark is lost, Maya captures her memories in a book. Years later, she shares these stories with her daughter, wrapped in a new special blanket. This bilingual tale celebrates creativity, recycling, and family love, inspired by a Yiddish folk song.
Missing May
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1992

Missing May

Summer and Ob seek a sign to move past their grief and find hope again.

89 pages· 17,463 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 13,415 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Summer and her Uncle Ob are lost in grief after losing May, their guiding light. Ob's passion for crafting whirligigs fades, leaving them adrift. Desperate for a sign from May, they embark on a journey of healing. Will they find the message they need to embrace life once more? Discover a touching tale of love, loss, and renewal.
The Perfect Gift
Sale price
$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

The Perfect Gift

A lost strawberry leads to a creative gift for Grandma.

32 pages· 512 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 73 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: When a tiny bird loses a perfect strawberry meant for Grandma, a hungry crocodile complicates things. With friends' help, they turn the mishap into a new gift: a book about their adventure. Will Grandma cherish this unexpected surprise?
Dolphin Tale 2
Sale price
$379
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Dolphin Tale 2

Two dolphins, one with a prosthetic tail, form an unlikely bond. Can they inspire hope once more?

32 pages· 1,042 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
4.1 Goodreads · 87 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Winter, the dolphin with a prosthetic tail, finds a new companion in Hope, a baby dolphin rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. As they navigate their new lives together, their bond becomes a beacon of inspiration. Will their friendship bring hope to those around them? Dive into this true story of resilience and connection, where the stakes are high and the heartwarming journey of these dolphins unfolds.