Mary Bahr

5/5

This book is about a boy who lost his friend. He misses his friend and wonder if he were here.
Death
Ages 5
Pierce County Library System

This book is about a young boy that losses his friend, but he always remembers the moments they got to spent together. Sometimes he feels better when his family and friends support him.
Ages 5-8
Pierce College Library

This book is a good example of contemporary fiction because the events in the book could happen today to students. It does a good job of depicting the emotions that kids might have after someone they know dies. It is straightforward and feels very honest which I think could be helpful to some students encountering grief. Yet I also think this book could be triggering to some who have experienced death before. Therefore, this book should probably only be read by select children.