Honest caring words and handson activities to help kids accept and grow through the loss of a beloved pet. Why did this happen How do I feel What can I do What happens next The death of a pet is often a childs first encounter with grief. How your child learns to cope through this experience may affect his or her attitude into adulthood. Drawing on concepts from psychology and a broad multifaith perspective this supportive workbook provides a sensitive and practical resource that will help children ages 7 to 13 cope with the death of a beloved animal. Children can write draw read create and express feelings via concrete handson activities including Becoming a Memory Detective to piece together clues to remember their petPlanning a memorial service and making a pet memorialRecording photo memories of their petHonoring their pets memory by giving to others Open and gentle this book will help your childand you as the parentunderstand difficult concepts and communicate deep feelings as your child grows through this personal season of mourning. show more