Ages : 3 - 103

This is by far my most favorite book about empathy. It demonstrates what any person who is dealing with trauma, grief, or heartache of every magnitude would want for support.

“When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that's not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how to act, and one by one they fail to offer comfort. Then the rabbit arrives. All the rabbit does is listen . . . which is just what Taylor needs.

With its spare, poignant text and irresistibly sweet illustration, The Rabbit Listened is about how to comfort and heal the people in your life, by taking the time to carefully, lovingly, gently listen.” AMAZON review

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Ages: 4-8

A book that highlights responsibility, Sonya begins to care for and nurture chickens of whom she quickly learns to cherish and appreciate. Along with her devotion she is faced with a difficult trial of experiencing loss as she is taught that sorrow can at times accompany joy when caring deeply for something or someone.

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Ages: 8 & up

“Remember… A Child Remembers is a write-in memory book for bereaved children.  This journal is a unique tool for children who are grieving over the death of someone they love.  There are pages for writing about the person’s life and death, a goodbye letter, a story about us, pages to draw the service, being angry, being happy, and many more.  It will help the young person cope with the loss of a special relationship and keep the memories safely preserved.”

-Revised 2018! A Centering Corporation Resource by Enid Samuel Traisman, author of Fire In My Heart, Ice in my Veins, a journal for teenagers)

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Ages: 8-12 

A book to help children understand death and eternal life. This book gives hope beyond the grave as it explains what happens after death using biblical principles and the life cycle of a butterfly as a metaphor. 

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Ages:4-8

The child in the story does not want to forget her loved one so she  creates a memory box to keep treasures and memories inside. There is a parent guide in the back of the book giving information on how to help children manage grief, as well as suggestions on how to create a personal memory box. 

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Ages: 4-8 

A creative story about an unlikely friendship between a fox and a seed who both go through change they don’t like. In the end they discover that no matter how fearful or comfortable they feel, God is always with them and is watching over them. The little seed learns to trust the good and kind farmer just as we can learn to trust God. 

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