Browsing: Loss of a Pet

The Dog Tales Collection is a series of books that are written from the point of view of dogs going through life-changing events.

Introducing the concept of death to children is obviously difficult. Rebecca Elliott (The Owl Diaries) approaches this potential minefield-of-a-subject with a novel combination of tenderness and candor in Missing Jack.

Where the Red Fern Grows is the classic story of the bond between a boy and his dogs. It’s been making readers’ hearts skip beats since 1961.

11 kids’ books that address a wide range and variety of emotions that young readers may experience when faced with serious illness, loss, grief or trauma.

I Wish Raisins Could Float is a quirky short story for middle grade readers, which explores the hardship of losing a pet.