Books That Successfully Deal With The Death Of A Pet:

Goodbye Mousie by Robie H. Harris
	This book features a young boy whose beloved pet mouse dies. At first the boy is sad and angered at his mouse's death, but by painting a box for Mousie to be buried in and placing in it things that Mousie liked he is comforted.

Saying Goodbye To Lulu by Corinne Demas
	This story features a little girl who is grieving over the death of her dearly loved dog Lulu. At first, she refuses to accept a new puppy, but as time passes, she is able to accept a new puppy while still remembering Lulu with fondness.

Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
	This story features a magnificent heaven that dogs go to when they pass, filled with the dogs' most cherished things.

Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
	This book features a blissful heaven that cats go to after they pass, filled with cats' most beloved things.

Tough Boris by M. Fox
	This is a book that features a pirate named Boris who continually cries after his pet parrot dies. This story illustrates to children that it is okay to cry.

I'll Always Love You by H. Wilhelm
	This story features the relationship between a young boy and his much-loved dog, Elfie. The boy is heartbroken when his dog dies but is comforted knowing that he told Elfie "I'll always love you" every night.

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