A Little Blue Bottle by Jennifer Grant: An allegorical story that helps children understand how to cope with big emotions like grief, worry, and sadness by picturing these feelings being placed into a little blue bottle and handed over to God.

God, I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God by Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner: A book encouraging children to bring their difficult, honest feelings of sadness and grief directly to God, showing them that He is big enough to handle all their emotions.

Something Sad Happened: Helping Children with Grief by Darby A. Strickland: A practical resource for parents and caregivers that teaches simple, Scriptural ways to talk to children about sadness, loss, and death, providing tools to help children navigate grief with honesty.

The Invisible String by Patrice Karst: A widely recommended picture book that offers comfort to children by explaining that they are always connected to the loved ones they have lost (including family members, friends, or even pets) by an unbreakable, invisible string of love.

The Moon is Always Round by Jonathan Gibson: This tender, beautiful picture book, written by a grieving father, uses the simple image of the moon to teach children about God’s unwavering goodness. It reassures kids that even when life’s grief makes His presence feel hidden or incomplete, God’s character is always whole and trustworthy.

Where Did TJ Go? A Book for Kids on Grief and Loss by Annie F. Downs: A gentle children’s book that uses clear, accessible language to explain the basic concepts of death, grief, and where a loved one goes, offering comfort and helping children process their questions about loss.