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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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 . . ....
Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful support for those affected by...
“Remember me with tears and laughter. Remember me though it hurts to do so, because the pain you have is...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Loss of a Pet: Explaining Grief and Loss to Children
Pets create great experiences for children: in taking responsibility, learning to love, care for living things and, dealing with loss...
Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Loving and Losing a Pet: A Psychologist and a Veterinarian...
Michael Stern, PhD, is a clinical psychologist practicing in New York and New Jersey. He is an adjunct associate professor...
Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human-Animal Bond
Nothing turns a baby's head more quickly than the sight or sound of an animal. This fascination is driven by...
Adult, Educational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
Maya’s First Rose: Diary of a Very Special Love
When Kosins first met Maya in a pet store, he didn't even want a dog. But 18 years later, when...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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
My Pet Remembrance Journal
This grief workbook & keepsake journal is recommended for anyone who wants make sense of their grief and to create...
All Ages, Great Gift, Guide, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Old Dogs Remembered Paperback
Noted authors, including James Thurber, John Updike, Eugene O'Neill, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and John Cheever, reminisce about their favorite dogs
All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs
At the age of 36, Caroline Knapp, author of the acclaimed bestseller Drinking:A Love Story, found herself confronted with a...
Adult, Dog Lovers, Educational, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Paw Prints in Heaven?: Christians and Pet Loss
Finally, Biblical insight for Christian pet owners struggling to cope with the loss of a beloved pet or explain it...
All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious
Paw Prints in the Stars: A Farewell and Journal for...
Paw Prints in the Stars was created to help one deal with the loss of a beloved pet. The book...
All Ages, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Pet Loss & Human Emotion
This updated edition of Pet Loss and Human Emotion is a step-by-step guide to leading clients through this special kind of grief....
Adult, Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
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: Establishing a Healthy Foundation
Explaining the concept of death to a child is a very difficult, confusing, and uncomfortable experience for a parent, educator,...
Adult, Educational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
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
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement
Describes the grieving process that occurs when people lose pets and suggests ways of helping individuals to cope.
All Ages, Educational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals, Self-Help
Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide
Millions of households include animal companions. While it is absolutely normal and healthy to mourn a deceased pet, the grieving...
All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual
Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide
All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual
Pet Loss: Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
A sympathetic guide for both children and adults explains how to cope with the death or loss of a beloved...
All Ages, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement