Stories About Death, Loss, and Grief
At Sparkle Stories, we recognize that loss is a natural part of life, and children often need gentle support as they navigate the big feelings that come with saying goodbye. Our Death, Loss, and Grief collection offers compassionate, age-appropriate stories that explore themes like the loss of a loved one, the death of a pet, moving away from friends, and the many emotions that accompany grief. These carefully crafted narratives honor sadness while also celebrating memories, exploring the healing power of ritual and remembrance, and gently reminding young listeners that love continues even when someone is gone.
We recognize that every family approaches conversations about death and loss differently, and timing matters deeply when introducing these topics. This collection is offered as a resource for parents and caregivers who are supporting a child through grief, preparing for an anticipated loss, or simply want stories that acknowledge this universal human experience. We encourage you to listen first and choose stories that match your child’s situation and emotional needs. Our hope is that these stories can provide comfort, open pathways for expression, and help children understand that their feelings — whatever they may be — are normal and important.
Jamie and the Sillstone Gnome
Close friends overcome the sadness of moving by finding new ways to connect.
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Prince
A little girl is terribly saddened by the sudden loss of her beloved pet dog, and her parents help answer her many questions…
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Trina, the Cottontail Rabbit Kit
When Trina’s rabbit family experiences the loss of her Uncle, her father helps her understand that it’s best to feel your feelings, and…
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Elijah’s New Home
This is the story of Peter and his beloved dog, Elijah, and offers a way into the original Easter story through a tale…
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The Hemlock Tree Elf
As a young tree elf begins to fade and approach ‘the other side’, the community of elves gather round to offer him and…
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The Perfect Mix
Mr. Brown explains the importance of dirt, and the miraculous way that it is made, from things both alive and dead.
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The Bat Cave
Clancy learns the importance of remembering loved ones who have passed from a group of animals in Bali who take him to a…
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Sweetness
When the farm is surprised by a sudden ice storm, Mr. Brown is faced with a difficult decision about his favorite tree -…
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Little Moone’s New Home
Little Moone’s mouse family is moving from the junkyard he’s always called home to a new home in the city. Moone goes through…
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Good Old Dog
Sad news from Nana and Poppi about their old cat makes Martin and Sylvia appreciate Billbill and celebrate having him in their lives.
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Star, the Little Goat Kid
Martin& Sylvia are excited when Mr. Brown’s goat gives birth to three babies. Unfortunately one baby does not survive and the kids learn…
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The Abbey
As a monk decides to leave his community to serve more of the world, he deals with the experience of preparing and saying…
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Whatever Power I Have
When Johann loses a friend in battle he is understandably angry and ready for revenge, but Liesl, the town’s nurse, helps him redirect…
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Month Eleven: What Is Precious
The family learns that helping friends on their Day of Rest is precious.
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