Often a child's first experience with death is when a pet dies. Here are some books that may help to comfort and explain.
Describes the feelings that you might have when your pet dies and discusses how to cope with these feelings. J 155.937 Jo
Suggested for ages 4 - 8
When her dog Lulu dies, a girl grieves but then continues with her life. JE Fic Dem
Suggested for ages 4 - 8
When a young boy finds his old dog dead one morning, he spends the rest of the day thinking about all the good times they had together. JE Fic Zol
Suggested for ages 3 - 7
In an attempt to overcome his grief, a boy tries to think of the ten best things about his dead cat. JE Fic Vio
Suggested for ages 5 - 8
When the family realizes that their old dog, Toby, is dying, they all express their love for him in different ways. JE Fic Wil
Suggested for ages 6 - 10
When Arthur's dog Daisy dies, she watches over him from heaven and eventually helps him find a new puppy. JE Fic Chi
Suggested for ages 4 - 8
