Death Is Stupid

By Anastasia Higginbotham,

Book cover of Death Is Stupid

Book description

FEATURED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES

Part of the Ordinary Terrible Things series, the new and expanded edition of Death Is Stupid is an invaluable tool for discussing death, exploring grief, and honoring the life of our loved ones.

When someone we love dies, adults often say things like, "She's…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Death Is Stupid as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

One of the most frustrating parts of losing someone involves all the well-meaning but ultimately terrible things people say to you. It’s even harder for children who often have to grapple with euphemisms like “passed away” or “in a better place.” This book provides space to feel anger about these phrases and talk about why they don’t make sense. It also broaches feelings of missing, the scary feeling of seeing grownups grieve loudly, and gives little ideas for remembering your loved one, including providing a place in the back to write their name and paste in a picture.

From Amanda's list on for guiding your child through grief.

If you love Death Is Stupid...

Ad

Book cover of Coma and Near-Death Experience: The Beautiful, Disturbing, and Dangerous World of the Unconscious

Coma and Near-Death Experience By Alan Pearce, Beverley Pearce,

What happens when a person is placed into a medically-induced coma?

The brain might be flatlining, but the mind is far from inactive: experiencing alternate lives rich in every detail that spans decades, visiting realms of stunning and majestic beauty, or plummeting to the very depths of Hell while defying…

Want books like Death Is Stupid?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Death Is Stupid.

Browse books like Death Is Stupid

Book cover of The Rough Patch
Book cover of Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler's Guide to Understanding Death
Book cover of Our Tree Named Steve

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,588

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in death, grief, and New York City?

Death 398 books
Grief 91 books
New York City 1,149 books