Mark's family set aside a special time to sit together and remember Charlee. This simply told story is right on the mark in legitimizing a family's grief over the loss of a pet. A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children . Includes bibliography and index. An insightful book that discusses the emotions and responses of adults and children to a pet's death.
Chapters describe the grief process and offer coping strategies.
A sensitive treatment of euthanasia is included. When a Pet Dies . G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1988. In this useful book, the affable star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood helps children share feelings about the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do. This book uses a pictorial format and is excellent for very young children.