Tess's Tree by Jess Brallier, illustrated by Peter Reynolds For young children and their parents, this illustrated online book tells the heart-warming tale of a young girl's grief over the death of a very special tree. The story provides parallels to help young children understand the grieving process. Also try The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, another sweet story about a child learning to cope with loss. Video: Interview with Tess's Tree Author Jess M. Brallier and Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds Video: Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds Talks About His Inspiration for Tess Articles Read about the many different kinds of loss and how you can guide your family through it. Coming to Terms with Dying Nobody Lives Forever Talking to Your Preschooler About Death Talking About Death with Your Parents Helping Your Child Deal with the Death of a Parent Dealing with the Loss of Your Dog Dealing with the Loss of Your Cat Expert Advice Our experts have advice on helping children to deal with specific losses. Loss of a Parent Fifteen-Year-Old Loses a Parent When a Child Loses a Parent to Cancer Dying Grandmother Help with Grieving Best Friend of 17-Year-Old Dies Suddenly Grieving over Classmate's Death Boyfriend Lost Dad Losing a Pet