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• Big Cat, Little Cat

  Cooper, Elisha

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  "There was a cat who lived alone. Until the day a new cat came . . ." And so a story of friendship begins, following the two cats through their days, months, and years until one day, the older cat has to go. And he doesn’t come back. This is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dead Bird

  Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952

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  One day, the children find a bird lying on its side with its eyes closed and no heartbeat. They are very sorry, so they decide to say good-bye. In the park, they dig a hole for the bird and cover it with warm sweet-ferns and flowers. Finally, they…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Goodbye Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd Parr tells a moving and wholly accessible story about saying goodbye. Touching upon the host of emotions children experience, Todd reminds readers that it's okay not to know all the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cat Heaven

  Rylant, Cynthia

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  God created Cat Heaven, with fields of sweet grass where cats can play, kitty-toys for them to enjoy, and angels to rub their noses and ears.

• Harry & Hopper

  Wild, Margaret, 1948-

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  When Harry's beloved dog Hopper dies, he has a hard time letting go, as Harry sees Hopper still in his life. Are Hopper's visits to Harry the boy's imagination, or is the dog truly leaving Harry gradually, once he makes sure his boy will be all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dog Heaven

  Rylant, Cynthia

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  God created Dog Heaven, a place where dogs can eat ice cream biscuits, sleep on fluffy clouds, and run through unending fields.

• A Stone for Sascha

  Becker, Aaron, 1974-

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  A little girl mourns the loss of her dog while walking along the beach during a first family vacation without him, discovering polished stones near the shoreline as well as profound and comforting truths, in a poignant, wordless picture book by the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Addy's Cup of Sugar

  Muth, Jon J.,

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  Addy has moved to a new neighborhood with her beloved kitten, Trumpet. They are best friends, and inseparable. But when Trumpet is hit by a car, Addy seeks her wise friend, Stillwater. She is sure he will know how to bring Trumpet back to life.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• An Ofrenda for Perro

  Valdés B., Judith,

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  Benito loves Perro. But when Perro passes away, Benito is heartbroken. During the Day of the Dead celebration, he tries to understand the meaning of the flores de cempasuchil, candles, pan de muertos, photographs, and sharing memories of departed…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chip

  Gastaldi, Federico,

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  A young boy grieves when his pet fish dies, but his heart is full of the good memories he had with his fish friend.

• Remembering

  González, Xelena

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  A child and their family observe the customs of Día de los Angelitos, one of the ritual celebrations of Día de Muertos, to celebrate the life of their beloved dog who passed away. They build a thoughtful ofrenda to help lead the pet’s soul home and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Pumpkin and Me

  Acosta, Alicia,

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  After her beloved pet dog dies, a young girl finds it very difficult to overcome her feelings of sadness.

• Rodney Was a Tortoise

  Forler, Nan

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  A touching picture book about the friendship between a girl and her pet tortoise, and the aftermath of the tortoise's passing

• The Thing About Love

  Ashman, Linda,

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  Text and illustrations depict the love between a boy and his dog growing up together, the heartache when a pet dies, and the healing nature of memories.

• Where Are You, Brontë?

  DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020

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  Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Brönte.