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Recommended Reading

A collection of works to help you HEAL your heart

We have selected the books listed here for you. You will find books that cater to all age groups and backgrounds as well as professional and educational works.

Please contact us if you would like assistance in choosing a book.

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life...

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf touches children and adults alike, illustrating the delicate balance between life and death. The Fall of Freddie the Leaf is a warm, thought-provoking story about how Freddie and his companion leaves change with the...

 Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Leo Buscaglia
Saying Goodbye to Lulu Saying Goodbye to Lulu

A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends. They play games together, explore their neighborhood, and even cuddle up to read bedtime stories each night. Lulu is the best dog a girl could ever hope...

 Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Corinne Demas
Spirit Dogs: Heroes In Heaven Spirit Dogs: Heroes In Heaven

Josie's pain was too great, and she had lost most of her dignity. Susan Kelleher helped hold her fourteen-year-old retriever as the long-time companion nuzzled into her son Alex's lap, and the vet administered the injection. Alex and his mum...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious, Spiritual  Susan Kelleher
Cat Heaven Cat Heaven

A joyous celebration of a cat's journey after a happy life on Earth by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant.
"The way to Cat Heaven is a field of sweet grass, where crickets and butterflies play!" With a gentle, playful rhyme,...

 Cat Lovers, Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Cynthia Rylant
For Every Cat an Angel For Every Cat an Angel

For Every Cat An Angel celebrates the timeless connection between people and their "forever cats." From the moment a kitten is born, the book tells us, a guardian angel is there to welcome the kitten into the world and let...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual  Christine Davis
The Daisy Sutra The Daisy Sutra

The Daisy Sutra is Helen Weaver's memoir of her dog Daisy and the true story of her discovery of animal communication. One reviewer called it"a deep and touching story of the soul bond of a human being and her dog...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Helen Weaver
Lee and Limbo: Friends Come and Go, but Life Continues and Gets Better Lee and Limbo: Friends Come and Go, but Life Continues...

Animals, like human beings, experience deep emotional bonds, too.

 

Lee and Limbo is a story of genuine friendship and love between two cats in Chapel Hill, a beautiful, small University town in North Carolina where love abounds. When Lee...

 Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Uzoma (Uzo) Rita Ezekwudo
When You Have to Say Goodbye: Loving and Letting Go of Your Pet When You Have to Say Goodbye: Loving and Letting Go...

A child’s bond with a beloved animal is a powerful one. The loss of a pet due to illness or trauma can be a troubling time in a child’s life. “When You Have to Say Goodbye: Loving and Letting Go...

 Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Monica Mansfield
The Sad Dragon: A Dragon Book About Grief and Loss. A Cute Children Story To Help Kids Understand The Loss Of A Loved One, and How To Get Through Difficult Time The Sad Dragon: A Dragon Book About Grief and Loss....

Having a pet dragon is very fun!

He can sit, roll over, and play… He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other fun things that will make you laugh…

But sometimes, not every story is...

 Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Steve Herman
Jasper’s Day Jasper’s Day

Today Riley's family is celebrating Jasper's Day. Everything they do will be in honor of Jasper -- sort of like a birthday. But it isn't Jasper's birthday. The old dog's cancer has gotten really bad. Riley knows they can't let...

 Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Marjorie Blain Parker
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney The Tenth Good Thing About Barney

My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them...
But the small boy...

 Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Judith Viorst
Where Are You? A Child’s Book About Loss Where Are You? A Child’s Book About Loss

Where Are You: A Child's Book About Loss is a kind and supportive text with beautiful illustrations designed to help children of all ages cope with the loss of a loved one. It is created with love and care so...

 Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Laura Olivieri
The Forever Dog The Forever Dog

No one knows exactly what kind of dog Corky is, but if you ask his owner, Mike, the answer is simple: "He's my dog."

Mike and Corky are best friends; they do everything together. In fact they even make a plan. Mike...

 Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Bill Cochran
The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss of a Pet (The Invisible String) The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss...

From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies.

"When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's...

 Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Patrice Karst
Honoring the Journey: A Guided Path through Pet Loss Honoring the Journey: A Guided Path through Pet Loss

This book is the first in the series of “Honoring the Journey” works. Capturing the reader with powerful illustrations and raw emotions, this guidebook assists with the healing process one must face when a pet dies. The book is unique...

 All Ages, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Dr. KaLee R. Pasek D.V.M.
Dog Heaven Dog Heaven

A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth.
In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog, as she did for...

 Children, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Cynthia Rylant
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children

When the death of a relative, a friend, or a pet happens or is about to happen . . . how can we help a child to understand?

Lifetimes is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too....

 Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Bryan Mellonie
From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us about Life, Death, and Being Human From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us...

What is it that dogs have done to earn the title of “man’s best friend”? And more broadly, how have all of our furry, feathered, and four-legged brethren managed to enrich our lives? Why do we love them? What can...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  B.J. Hollars
Catnip for the Cat Lover’s Psyche: a Memoir Catnip for the Cat Lover’s Psyche: a Memoir

Full Color Edition. The author, Ann Lapatka, transports the reader through adventurous, real life stories – the tragedies, the triumphs, the laughter and the tears – of her experiences with beloved companion cats. She shares with you how her cats...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Great Gift, Illustrated, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos  Ann Lapatka,
In-Home Pet Euthanasia Techniques: The Veterinarian’s Guide to Helping Families and Their Pets Say Goodbye in the Comfort of Home In-Home Pet Euthanasia Techniques: The Veterinarian’s Guide to Helping Families...

I originally created this book to train my own doctors on the intricacies of in-home euthanasia. Within the first year of writing, I began receiving calls from veterinarians around the country looking for guidance as they began their own similar...

 Adult, Educational, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals  Dr Kathleen A Cooney DVM

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Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.

This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. 

Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.