The books listed in this annotated bibliography are intended to help children understand the reality of death and deal with the mystery and emotions that accompany it. Each entry indicates the genre and reading level of the book and provides a brief description of the attitude toward death that it conveys. The selections include fables, fantasy, poetry, humor, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mystery, and picture books; grade levels range from kindergarten through grade 12. A list of factual articles, essays, and books on children's reactions to death and dying is appended. (MAI)