Books, Links, and More

We've compiled resources in both French and English, to give you the broadest possible range of available information. To see resources in French, click in the top right corner of the page.

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Teens - For
The Gathering Tree
The Gathering Tree is a beautifully illustrated children's book about HIV/AIDS. Written by award-winning First Nations author... read more...
Grandma's Gone To Live In The Stars
This is the story of the death of a beloved grandmother. It is told by Grandma herself as she peacefully says goodbye to... read more...
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids: 100 Practical Ideas
For young and middle readers (6-12 year-olds) grieving the death of someone loved. read more...
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas
In this book for grieving teenagers, Dr. Wolfelt speaks honestly and straightforwardly to teens, affirming their thoughts... read more...
The Healing Your Grieving Heart Journal for Teens
Designed for grieving teens as a companion to Dr. Wolfelt's bestselling Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical... read more...
Help for The Hard Times: Getting Through Loss
A book for older children and teens which addresses various types of losses, grief and bereavement read more...
Hope & the Dragon
What happens when an inspiring boy uses the four powerful values of Hope, Faith, Courage and Love to overcome adversity? read more...
I'm Mad
Young readers are guided to learn non-hurtful and creative options for recognizing and working through anger. read more...
The Memory String
Young Laura remembers her mother by cherishing buttons her mother gathered and strung together to tell her life story. read more...
On the Wings of a Butterfly: A Story About Life and Death
This is the story of Lisa, a child dying of cancer, who finds comfort and support in her friendship with a caterpillar preparing... read more...