Death Is Stupid (Ordinary Terrible Things)

by Anastasia Higginbotham

Anastasia Higginbotham (Illustrator)

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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 in a better place now," or "I know how you feel." You do not, one little boy thinks after his grandma passes away. Caught in the swirl of anger, confusion, and fear that accompanies grief and mourning, he doesn't just think death is unfair—he thinks death is stupid. It takes him some time, but when he starts sharing cherished memories of his grandma and working in her garden, he starts to feel just a little bit better. Necessary, beautiful, and ultimately reassuring, Death Is Stupid helps make death a little less scary—for kids and adults.



The Ordinary Terrible Things series shows children who navigate trouble with their senses on alert and their souls intact. In these stories of common childhood crises, help may come from family, counselors, teachers, or dreams—but crucially, it's the children themselves who find their way to cope and grow.
  • ISBN10 1948340399
  • ISBN13 9781948340397
  • Publish Date 17 September 2020 (first published 12 April 2016)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Dottir Press
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 64
  • Language English