Losing a Pet

Becker, Aaron

A young girl, still reeling from her dog's death, finds solace while picking up stones on the beach during her family's vacation, in this beautiful wordless picture book.

Rylant, Cynthia

God created Cat Heaven, with fields of sweet grass where cats can play, kitty-toys for them to enjoy, and angels to rub their noses and ears. May be best for ages 3-6.

Rylant, Cynthia

God created Dog Heaven, a place where dogs can eat ice cream biscuits, sleep on fluffy clouds, and run through unending fields. May be best for ages 3-6.

Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer

Helps children deal with grief by showing how a young boy explores his feelings about loss and sadness after the death of his pet. May be best for ages 4-7.

Himler, Ronald

After the death of one of his seven cats, an old man finds how much he misses his cat as he goes about the activities of each day. May be best for ages 5-8.

Blumenthal, Deborah

A boy whose beloved dog has died, and a dog whose owner also died, find each other and slowly begin to trust one another.

Cochran, Bill

Mike and his dog Corky plan to be best friends forever, so when Corky becomes sick and dies, Mike is angry about the broken promise.

Parr, Todd

Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love. Speaks to young children. May be best for ages 3-7.

Karst, Patrice

Emily tries to comfort her best friend, Zack, whose dog Jojo recently died, by telling him about the "Invisible Leash" that connects each owner to his or her deceased pet. May be best for ages 4-8.

Lies, Brian author, illustrator.

Farmer Evan and his dog do everything together and, especially, in the garden but when his dog passes away Evan lets his garden fill with weeds until a pumpkin vine brings new hope. May be best for ages 4-8.

Viorst, Judith

In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat. Book may be best for ages 6-9.