Books with an “*” can be found in the Parenting Collection in the Children’s Department.
Picture Books (JE)
The Best Cat in the World, by Leslea Newman JE Newman
*Cat Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant JE Rylant
*Desser, the Best Ever Cat, by Maggie Smith JE Smith
*Dog Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant JE Rylant
*A Dog Like Jack, by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan JE DiSalvoRyan
*Good-Bye, Vivi!, by Antonie Schneider JE Schneider
*The Old Dog, by Charlotte Zolotow JE Zolotow
*Saying Goodbye to Lulu, by Corinne Demas JE Demas
*The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, by Judith Viorst JE Viorst
*When a Pet Dies, by Fred Rogers JE Rogers
Non-Fiction Books for Parents
When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal With Death, Divorce, Pet Loss,
Moving and Other Losses, by John W. James 155.93 James