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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.

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 Published On December 10, 2020
Where’s Big Dog? Where’s Big Dog?

Understanding loss and moving through grief for the whole family—particularly in cases of family pets—while highlighting remembrance and healing.

“Heartfelt and real.” — Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

“One afternoon, quickly and peacefully, Big Dog died. It was...

 All Ages, Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Jessica Collins, Lisa Melamed Published On March 24, 2026
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 Published On August 1, 2002
The Heaven of Animals The Heaven of Animals

With all of my heart, I believe it is true
that there is a heaven for animals, too.
The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog's favorite game; cats bask in their own rays...

 Children, Family, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school, Religious, Spiritual  Nancy Tillman Published On September 2, 2014
Wolfie, What Is The Rainbow Bridge? Wolfie, What Is The Rainbow Bridge?

The love between a child and a dog is a precious bond. When it is time for our dogs to move on to the Rainbow Bridge, it can be a very sad and confusing time, especially for children. Wolfie, What...

 All Ages, Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Dorothy Wills-Raftery Published On April 21, 2025
The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise

Adrian Raeside has created a magical tale of adventure for pet lovers of all ages in The Rainbow Bridge. Using his gift for creating spunky characters, Raeside has created a valuable fable for anyone who cherishes the companionship of a family...

 Children, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual  Adrian Raeside Published On April 11, 2012
Dear Mario Dear Mario

This heartfelt children’s book about loss helps young readers navigate their grief with
love, remembrance, and healing.

For many of us, our first experience with death and dying involves a beloved pet. Writing a
letter to...

 Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Polly Stryker Published On March 21, 2025
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 Published On October 12, 2007
Finding Peace After the Loss of a Loved Animal Companion Finding Peace After the Loss of a Loved Animal Companion

A spiritual guide and practical primer designed to help people of all ages and backgrounds cope with and recover from grief over the loss of beloved pet.

 Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual  Diane Pomerance PH.D. Published On May 27, 2006
Charlotte’s Web (Trophy Newbery) Charlotte’s Web (Trophy Newbery)

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.

This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect."...

 Children, Great Gift, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Young Adult  E. B. White Published On April 1, 2012
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 Published On October 1, 1983
Healing A Child’s Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents Healing A Child’s Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents

Is your child suffering from the loss of their pet and you want to know how to help them? Discover a step-by-step guide to navigating the emotional journey of your child and family when losing a beloved pet.

Are you...

 Adult, Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Wendy Van de Poll Published On November 1, 2016
Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping

This guide is a practical tool for veterinarians, teachers, counselors, parents, grandparents and others who are in a position to help children cope with the loss of a pet. Topics include understanding children's attachment to their pets and the significance...

 Children, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Marty Tousley Published On September 1, 1996
Balloons for Tiger – Mom’s Choice Award Winner Balloons for Tiger – Mom’s Choice Award Winner

How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children...

 Cat Lovers, Children, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Lori Orlinsky Published On May 4, 2021
Bella’s Light Bella’s Light

Some lights don’t go out. They just change form.

Bella and her sister Lucy are inseparable, two Peekapoo sisters with hearts as one. But Bella has always been the anxious one: the little dog who shakes and worries and...

 Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Robert Kusserow Published On May 27, 2026
Heaven Is Amazing Heaven Is Amazing

When dogs cross the rainbow bridge, where do they go? According to the dogs themselves, straight to heaven-and it's even better than we imagined! In this heartwarming and hilarious picture book, the dogs have gotten permission from God to send...

 Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school, Religious, Spiritual  Lisa Stewart
Pet Loss and Children: A Guide for Parents Pet Loss and Children: A Guide for Parents

This book is a much-needed resource for parents of pet-owning children. It contains information on the grief process in children as it pertains to pet death but also gives the most effective methods of explaining the pet's death and what...

 Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Mary T Rochford Rose Published On August 28, 2020
The Box: A cat’s tale of love, life, and goodbyes: The heart-warming memoirs of a cat reflecting on her extraordinary life and special relationship with the “Girl” The Box: A cat’s tale of love, life, and goodbyes:...

What happens when a child’s furry best friend can’t stay forever?
Will they remember the love, or only the loss?

The Box helps children cope with the difficult reality of saying goodbye to a beloved pet —...

 Cat Lovers, Children, Family, Illustrated, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Scott Mendelsohn Published On November 3, 2025
My Pet Memory Book: To Help A Child Through The Loss Of Their Pet My Pet Memory Book: To Help A Child Through The...

Losing a pet is heartbreaking for all the family, but can be particularly difficult for a child. 

This book will help any child who is grieving for a family pet who has died. 

  • The book allows them to fill...
 Children, Family, Great Gift, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement  S Wallace Published On January 4, 2019
When a Pet Dies When a Pet Dies

In this useful book from the First Experience series, the affable star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do.

"A sensitive and sensible...

 Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Pre-school  Fred Rogers Published On April 13, 1998

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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.