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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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...
Goodbye For Now
"Goodbye For Now" is a heartwarming and poignant picture book that explores the deep bond between a child, Little Grey and her beloved German Shepherd, Teddy. When Teddy is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Little Grey and her parents face...
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 —...
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 if you are grieving the loss yourself.
Something Very Sad Happened is intended to be read to two- and three-year-old children...
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 based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
When Daniel’s pet fish dies, he learns to ask questions about what happened...
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 beloved pet is a difficult reality that many of these children will face. How to Help Your Child Cope with Pet...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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 of children and families work through the complex emotions that arise after the loss of a loved one. Now, with...
Koko’s Kitten
Koko the gorilla uses sign language to talk to her handlers. When she asks for a pet, her handlers search high and low for the perfect companion.
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...
I’ll Always Love You
A gentle and moving story about losing a friend, and the importance of always expressing your love.
Elfie the dachshund is the best dog anyone could every ask for. Every day, she and her owner explore and play together. And...