Author: Eve Bunting
Illustrator: Ronald Himler Genre: Realistic Fiction Copyright: 1992 Reading Level: 3-5 Interest Level: 1-5 Summary: A boy and his father go to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in search for his grandfathers name. Along the way, they see many people looking for their families names as well. Picture Book Theme: Family, Loss, Memorial Topic: Loss and Grief, Family Good Read Aloud Author: Eve Bunting
Illustrator: David Diaz Genre: Realistic Fiction Copyright: 1994 Reading Level: Prek-3 Interest Level: Prek-5 Summary: It tells the story of a Los Angeles riot and its aftermath through the eyes of a young boy named Daniel. The ongoing fires and looting force neighbors who previously disliked each other to work together to find their cats. Picture Book Theme: Loss, Community Topic: Loss and Grief Good Read Aloud Author: Caron Levis
Illustrator: Charles Santoso Genre: Picture Book Copyright: 2016 Reading Level: Prek-3 Interest Level: Prek-3 Summary: Gus and Ida, two zoo polar bears, live together when Ida becomes terminally ill and later dies. Gus must cope and express his emotions while learning that it is important to spend time with love ones. Picture Book Theme: Coping, Loss, Death, Illness Topic: Death Good Read Aloud Author: Katherine Paterson
Illustrator: Donna Diamond Genre: Realistic Fiction Copyright: 1977 Reading Level: 6-8 Interest Level: 3-5 Summary: Jess Aarons is looking forward to starting fifth grade and being the fastest kid in school. But his new neighbor, Leslie, is there to take his thunder. Jess admires her skill and imagination. The two become instant friends and create a magical kingdom in the woods behind their house. When tragedy strikes, Jess is left alone again. Chapter Book Theme: Friendship, Family, Courage Topic: Loss and Grief Good Read Aloud |