In this installment of our popular series highlighting real-life stories of real kids, we delve into family topics that affect countless kids: grief, divorced parents and blended families. Foster understanding and empathy with these narrative nonfiction books featuring real kids and their lives. Expressive illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font foster inclusivity. Meet Scarlett! She likes to ride bike, read, and play outside. Her dad died when she was young. Scarlett is real and so are her experiences with grief. Learn what it's like when a parent dies in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. With the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh, Scarlett sheds light on how her family grieved and what it's like to live without her dad.

Scarlett's story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with people who have a lost a loved one.