Support & guidance Films, books and resources Books and resources When a sibling has died Always my Twin Valerie R. Samuels Always My Twin is for young children who have experienced the death of their twin sibling before birth, after birth or as a young child. The book tells the story through the eyes of a young girl whose twin sister dies shortly after birth. She begins her story with sharing the womb with her twin, the joy of her family anticipating the arrival of twins, the family’s pain of losing one of their precious babies, the funeral, and her own expressions of grief for her twin’s death. It also talks about ways she and her family remember her twin. Buy from Amazon Benny's Hat Juliet Clare Bell Benny’s Hat is a beautifully illustrated book that explores sibling death from cancer. The book offers guidance on supporting children through loss while explaining the emotions of grief. Recommended for ages 3 to 7 years. Buy from Waterstones Golden Flowers for Little Dragon Ffion Jones This book follows a dragon family’s journey through loss and grief following the death of the youngest sibling, Little Dragon. Covering life before Little Dragon dies, his death, and then the period of time after his death, the book supports children preparing for or coping with the death of a sibling, including those with rare or undiagnosed conditions. By focusing on how Little Dragon’s brother and sister are affected by his illness and death, the book normalises confusing emotions that may seem overwhelming to a child faced with these circumstances. Buy from Amazon My brother has died Dr Jennifer Kelly If your child has sadly had to face the death of their brother, 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 sibling. 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 My sister has died Dr Jennifer Kelly If your child has sadly had to face the death of their sister, 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 sibling. 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 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 Where are you Lydie? Emma Poore Warm and beautifully illustrated picture book for children about sibling loss and bereavement to support families through the grief of baby loss. Buy from Emma Poore Manage Cookie Preferences