Death of a Pet: Resource List

Books for Children

Ages 3 to 8

• A Dog Like Jack; DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan; Scholastic, Inc., 2000
• A Funeral for Whiskers; by Lawrence Balter; Barron's Juveniles, 1991
• A Special Place for Charlee: A Child's Companion Through Pet Loss; by Debby Morehead; Partners in Pub Llc, 1996
• Barn Kitty; by June Kirkpatrick; Azro Press, 1999
• I'll Always Love You; by Hans Wilhelm; Random House, 1985
• Lifetimes; by Bryan Mellonie; Bantam, 1983
• Saying Goodbye to Your Pet: Children Can Learn to Cope with Pet Loss; Marge Heegaard; Roundhouse, 2001
• My Pet Died; by Rachel Baile; Tricycle Press, 1997
• Remember Rafferty: A Book About the Death of a Pet for Children of All Ages; by Joy Johnson; Centering Corp, 1998
• Toby; by Margaret Wild; Ticknor & Fields, 1994

Ages 8 to 12

• Let's Talk About When Your Pet Dies; by Marianne Johnston; Powerkids Press, 1998
• Missing May; by Cynthia Rylant; Orchard, 1993
• Mr. Bumble And The Hippo: A Story For Anyone Who Has Ever Loved A Pet; by Bill Wheatley; illustrated by Jane Duderstadt; Wooster Book Co., 2001
• The Trouble with Thirteen; by Betty Miles; Econo-Clad Books, 1999

Books for Adults

• Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet; by M. Anderson; Alpine Publications Inc, 1996
• Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children; by Herbert A. Nieburg; HarperPerennial Library, 1996