When Dinosaurs Die

By Laurie Krasny Brown
Illustrated by Marc Brown

When Dinosaurs Die uses approachable language and friendly dinosaur characters to help children understand death and the emotions that often accompany grief. It addresses common questions about what it means to be alive, why people die, what death means, saying goodbye, family customs, and ways to remember someone who has died.

Rather than avoiding difficult questions, the book gives children and caregivers a clear starting point for talking about loss while making space for feelings like sadness, fear, anger, and loneliness. It can be used when a child is grieving the death of a family member, friend, or pet.