Four-year-old Tommy enjoys his relationship with both his grandmother and great-grandmother, but eventually learns to face their inevitable death.

After a year of missing his grandfather and remembering things they did together, a young boy and his family unveil Grandpa's tombstone, place stones on it, and share stories, knowing the memories will never be lost.

A boy grieves for his dead pet Mousie, helps to bury him, and begins to come to terms with his loss.

"All the woodland creatures- Mole, Frog, Fox, and Rabbit-love old Badger, who is their confidant, advisor, and friend. When he dies, they are overwhelmed by their loss. Then, they begin to remember." -- (p.4) of cover

A cat whose kitten days are far behind her says goodbye to her human family, and the animals and places that have made her life special, before leaving this life behind.

"Norma and her parents are going to her great-uncle Frank's funeral, and Norma is more excited than sad. She is looking forward to playing with her favorite cousin, Ray, but when she arrives at the church, she is confronted with rituals and ideas that have never occurred to her before. While not all questions can be answered, when the day is over Norma is certain of one thing: Uncle Frank would have enjoyed his funeral. This sensitive and life-affirming...

"An ordinary day in an ordinary neighborhood turns out to be extraordinary in this story about new life, death, and family"--

Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together and, especially, in the garden but when his dog passes away Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope.

After a tragedy a young boy discovers a connection between music and colors that helps guide him and gives him comfort in times of darkness