Bereavement Support for Children:
- Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas
- Bereavement Support for Families | New York Life Foundation
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Amie Lands is a teacher, wife, and mama to three beautiful children. Since her daughter Ruthie Lou’s brief life, Amie’s passion is providing support and offering hope to bereaved families.
Books to Purchase or Check Out:
*Note – these are Amazon links, but we greatly encourage supporting your local library or book store! If you do use Amazon, we are available as an option through Amazon Smile!
- No New Baby
For siblings who have a brother or sister die before birth. This storybook talks about the different feelings children have and answers some of the most asked questions. Recently revised, includes a section for parents and grandparents. Illustrations are done by Kristi McClendon. - The Invisible String
A book about the unbreakable connections between loved ones has healed a generation of readers–children and adults alike - Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss
Affirms the bereaved. Educates the un-bereaved. A building-block for children. - The Memory Tree
A beautiful and heartfelt picture book to help children celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies. - Wherever You Are: My Love Will Find You
If love could take shape it might look something like these heartfelt words and images from the inimitable Nancy Tillman. Wherever You Are is a book to share with your loved ones, no matter how near or far, young or old, they are. - The Rabbit Listened
A moving and universal picture book about empathy and kindness, sure to soothe heartaches big and small.