Rainy Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Hay, Can anyone remember the name of the children's book that deals with grieving for there pets? Thanks Edited March 13, 2014 by Rainy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) We had a good one called "we love them" by Martin Waddell, about a dog and a rabbit and how we loved them and they loved each other and then one died and we were sad and bunny was sad and then a new puppy was found in the field and we loved the new puppy and the new puppy loved rabbit - a good tale about life going on and missing our pets and moving on from our grief Edited March 1, 2014 by CHA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 thanks ill check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 I think it was "I will always love you". Beautiful story about losing a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 http://www.pinterest.com/kinderbookboard/picture-books-about-death-and-grieving/ There's some really lovely looking ones on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 The tenth good thing about barney' is beautiful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Thanks every one, brain isn't quite functioning properly after having the ' you need to be ready talk' with the kids Akayla, that's the one !! thanks muchly http://www.amazon.com/Ill-Always-Love-Hans-Wilhelm/dp/0517572656/ref=pd_sim_b_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=02H5TWRFDSZV0BB2W9ZJ and that led me to the other one i was looking for http://www.amazon.com/When-Pet-Dies-Fred-Rogers/dp/0698116666/ref=pd_sim_b_17?ie=UTF8&refRID=02H5TWRFDSZV0BB2W9ZJ Steph M, thanks for that link ill let the kids look at that if they want to read more. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Your welcome. I loved that book so much as a kid but you need tissues to read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornell Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 There is another one called Dog Heaven http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Heaven-Cynthia-Rylant/dp/0590417010/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1393788085&sr=1-1&keywords=dog+heaven I am sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Thanks Cornell , hasn't happened yet but we are down to weeks so trying to prepare the kids the best I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I had a book called Toby. It was about a golden retriever who died. I cry every time i read it now. But it had a lovely message :) And so sorry you are going through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Paw-Prints-Stars-Farewell-Journal/dp/0931674891/ref=pd_sim_b_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0442B5699HVFMRE1K6SF This looks lovely, for something more interactive. It has places for photos and keepsakes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda K Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 The sunshine cat http://www.amazon.com/The-Sunshine-Cat-Miriam-Moss/dp/1841215678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Having dealt with the death of a pet and having a child, I think your are better off preparing them stating the obvious that when an animal or person is very sick, sometimes their heart stops and they die. The first time we explained this Poodie thought that their heart broke and they couldn't love anymore. We kept it very simple, your heart stops and you don't breathe and that's when you die. Books are OK but they rely on the kids being able to either read it for themselves or comprehend what you are reading. I reckon deal with the "death" part and what death is first, don't make it out to be anything other than something that physically happens to all people and animals. The emotions that come with loss and grief are where the books about feeling sad and loss are helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks WW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldriver Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Our children were 4 and 6 when our dog had to be put to sleep. The books we used were "Beginnings, Endings and Lifetimes In Between" and "Badger's parting gifts" (which is on youtube). Both kids still ask to read the books again from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 My thoughts are with you. We would hold a funeral and have flowers for the pet and tell stories of them. I agree, we would also let the children know matter of factly that their hearts gave out and their bodies were too sick and tired to go on. We would talk about the great times they had here with us and what a great life the pet had with us. It is never easy. Currently I am talking to my 20 year old "children" about what may happen soon with our old boy, just to prepare everyone... Pets teach great compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hey, I'm 26 now and when our family dog went last year I really struggled. I'd spent so long denying it and ignoring the fact it really hit me when it happened. Never is easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Very hard We've lost a few over the years but we always bury them with a plant on top and I explain to the kids that s/he has died and can't be with us any more but that his/her body will go in to the ground to help our garden grow more beautiful and when we look out at the flowers we'll know they are still helping. Our most recent loss was our very loved cat alley and she has a lime tree planted on her, that tree is so lovely and lush and grows amazing limes and we still thank Alley for sending us the limes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainy Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) New Question Just thinking, is it better for other dog in the house to see the PTS dog once it has passed away or not? Edited March 13, 2014 by Rainy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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