Children’s Books about Tough Topics

Grief and Loss, books for very young kids:

Death is Stupid

Missing Mommy

Goodbye Mousie

The Invisible String

Separation/Divorce

I Have Two Homes-Picture Book

Mom and Dad Don’t Live Together Anymore-Picture Book

Weekend Dad-Picture Book

Divorce is Not the End of the World—for tweens

Feeling Different/Standing Up for Yourself/Bullying

Bully—Picture Book

Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun—Picture Books, bullying

My Secret Bully-Picture Book

I Talk Like a River-Picture book, neurodiversity/feeling different

Awkward —Graphic Novel

Sexual Abuse

**If your child has experienced sexual abuse or if you suspect they have experienced this, please first seek help from a mental health professional who specializes in this area. These books are intended to supplement specialized care.

I Said No -About keeping private parts private, boundaries

I Can’t Talk About It

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