Spring 2025

All the Pieces

When a Loved One Dies from Substance Use

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Often, children who lose a loved one to overdose are not truthfully told what happened to the person who died because of the stigma associated with this type of death.

They often assume that the death was their fault (rather than that it was the symptom of a disease) and that it’s not okay to remember their loved one, nor is it okay to feel angry about the death. This book skillfully aims to help parents and practitioners address these specific areas and provide validation and normalization of these grief responses.

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978-1-4338-4218-4
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Picture Books
Category SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2024
Publisher American Psychological Association
Imprint Magination Press — American Psychological Association
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV039030, JUV039040, JUV039050
Dimensions 8 x 10
Features Note to adults and Original artwork

Author: Hallie Riggs

Hallie Riggs, MSW, LICSW is a licensed clinical social worker. She lives in Rhode Island.

Illustrator: Adriana Predoi

Adriana Predoi grew up in Romania. After earning a B.A. in Fine Art, she started working as a freelance illustrator. Adriana’s style is whimsical with a touch of magic.