Children’s Books about Tough Topics
Grief and Loss, books for very young kids:
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