Grief and loss books for children
Grief and loss themed books for children and teens with titles by Britta Teckentrup, Samuel Langley-Swain, Judith Kerr, Harry Woodgate, Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Isabel Otter is a children’s author whose work focuses on picture books and early years fiction. She has written a range of titles published by Little Tiger, including All the Things We Feel, This Love, and Here Comes the Sun. Her books often explore themes such as emotions, nature, and family, and are designed to engage young readers through accessible language and vibrant illustrations. Otter has collaborated with various illustrators, including Alicia Más, Clara Anganuzzi, and Sophie Ledesma, to bring her stories to life.
Her picture book All the Things We Feel, illustrated by Alicia Más, introduces children to a variety of emotions, supporting early emotional literacy. Another title, This Love, illustrated by Harriet Lynas, celebrates the different ways love can be expressed within families and communities. Otter’s work also includes interactive and lift-the-flap books, such as Here Comes the Sun, which encourages curiosity about the natural world.
Isabel Otter’s books are published by Little Tiger, and her titles are available internationally. In 2021, her book All the Things We Feel was published by Little Tiger.
Grief and loss themed books for children and teens with titles by Britta Teckentrup, Samuel Langley-Swain, Judith Kerr, Harry Woodgate, Laura Dockrill, Oliver Jeffers, Kereen Getten, Michael Rosen and Joseph Coelho.
Fairy tales for children and teens with books by books by Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm, Isabel Otter, Michael Rosen, Sophie Anderson, Sally Gardner, Konnie Huq, Richard Ayoade, Radiya Hafiza, and Trish Cooke.
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