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.
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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...
Children, Family, Great Gift, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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...
Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Pet Loss and Children: Helping Your Child Cope with the...
An estimated 90 percent of kids will have a pet at some point during their childhood. The loss of a...
Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Remembering Blue Fish (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood)
Daniel Tiger learns how to process the feelings that come with losing someone you love in this thoughtful 8x8 storybook...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Remembering Oakley
A tool to use children about death using direct language and explanations. This book was written to align with the...
Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Saying Goodbye to Lulu
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends. They play games together, explore their neighborhood,...
Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Something Very Sad Happened: A Toddler’s Guide to Understanding Death
When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know how to explain it to a young child, particularly...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
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...
Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
The Forever Dog
No one knows exactly what kind of dog Corky is, but if you ask his owner, Mike, the answer is...
Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
The Heaven of Animals
With all of my heart, I believe it is true that there is a heaven for animals, too. The heaven...
Children, Family, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school, Religious, Spiritual
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...
Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
The Memory Box: A Book About Grief
I will always remember you . . .Joanna Rowland's best-selling The Memory Box: A Book about Grief has helped thousands...
Children, Family, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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...
Children, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual
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,...
Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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,...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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...
Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Pre-school
When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with...
The first―and definitive―guide to helping children really deal with loss from the authors of the The Grief Recovery Handbook Following deaths,...
Adult, Children, Educational, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
When Your Pet Dies: A Healing Handbook for Kids (Elf-help...
Elf-help Books for Kids - Addressing the needs of children and the adults who care for them.
Children, Family, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
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, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement