Tough Conversations: Books That Help Explain Illness and Death

We were touched by the premise of Susan Kerner's Always by My Side. After losing her husband just 10 months into their marriage, and two months into her pregnancy, Kerner came up with the idea of a book for kids who have experienced loss or separation. It's appropriate for children who are coping with more than just death, and it is applicable to divorce, deployment, or any other challenging circumstances as well.