Support & guidance Films, books and resources Books and resources When a friend has died Chester Raccoon and the Acorn Full of Memories Audrey Penn As part of the Kissing Hand series, Audrey Penn shares another insightful story about remembering a friend after they have died. In this illustrated book, Chester Raccoon and friends guides children on the journey of understanding death, keeping memories and celebrating their life. Recommended for ages 3 to 7 years. Buy from Amazon Ida, Always Caron Levis A beautiful, honest portrait of loss and deep friendship told through the story of two iconic polar bears. Gus lives in a big park in the middle of an even bigger city, and he spends his days with Ida. Ida is right there. Always. Then one sad day, Gus learns that Ida is very sick, and she isn't going to get better. The friends help each other face the difficult news with whispers, sniffles, cuddles, and even laughs. Slowly Gus realizes that even after Ida is gone, she will still be with him--through the sounds of their city, and the memories that live in their favourite spots. Buy from Amazon Isaac and the Red Jumper Amanda Seyderhelm Isaac is heartbroken when his best friend Freddie dies. His house freezes. And his red jumper turns grey with grief. His friends try to console him, and it’s only after Isaac receives a special visit from Freddie that he understands love and friendship last forever, and are alive in spirit. Buy from Amazon My friend has died Dr Jennifer Kelly If your child has sadly had to face the death of a friend, then this booklet is designed to help you talk with your child about what has happened. It offers support in a simple that can help children as they adjust to life without their friend. It can also be used as a basis to encourage discussion and to raise any questions they may have. It may also help them to voice their feelings. Free to download from Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Remembering Lucy - A story about loss and grief in a school Sarah Helton Written by the Back Pocket Teacher, Sarah Helton, helps young children with SEND navigate their grief after a friend dies. The book focuses on remembering a person and celebrating the life of a person who has died. Recommended for ages 3 and above. Buy from BackPocket Teacher The Hare-Shaped Hole John Dougherty Hertle and Bertle were always a pair, though one was a turtle and one was a hare. They were utterly buddies, and best friends forever and whenever you looked, you would find them together until quite unexpectedly, the end came.When Hertle disappears for good, Bertle can only see a Hertle-shaped hole where his friend should be. He pleads with it, get angry with it, but the hole still won't bring his Hertle back. It seems like hope is lost, until Gerda the kindly bear finds him. She explains that he must fill the hole with his memories of Hertle. And slowly Bertle begins to feel a little bit better. Buy from Amazon When someone special dies | For children under 7 Child Bereavement UK This PDF leaflet has been prepared with the help of bereaved families. It aims to help children when they have been bereaved. Also essential for A&E, Intensive care units and professionals who support families. Free to download from Child Bereavement UK When someone special dies | For children aged 7 to 11 Child Bereavement UK This PDF leaflet has been prepared with the help of bereaved families. It aims to help children when they have been bereaved. Also essential for A&E, Intensive care units and professionals who support families. Free to download from Child Bereavement UK Manage Cookie Preferences