Sometimes, when we don't know quite what to say, it may
be best to let a book say it for us.
Children's Collection
Cat
Heaven
by Cynthia Rylant
(Blue Sky Press, Copyright, 1997)
This book is for any child who has lost a four
legged friend and wondered what happened to them when they passed away.
Young readers visit
Cat Heaven, a place where cats have an eternal supply of catnip, tuna and warm
laps. This book will touch the heart of anyone who has ever loved a cat.
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The Cat Who Went To Heaven
Elizabeth Coatsworth
(McMillian, Copyright 1958)
Winner of the John Newbery Medal for children's literature.
This story about a
poor artist in Japan whose housekeeper arrives home from the market one day with a calico
cat instead of food. Although upset at first at having another mouth to feed, the artist
grows to love the little cat who appears to be more than a mere cat. The housekeeper
declares that the cat will bring good luck and they name her "Good Fortune," a
name she quickly lives up to when a priest from the temple comes to hire the artist to
paint a portrait of Buddha. Good Fortune watches the artist work and seems to approve of
each stroke. In fact, when he adds a likeness of Good Fortune to the painting she fell
dead to happy to live another minute. The artist knew that because the cat had rejected
Buddha the priests would also reject his painting, but he would not change it out of his
love for Good Fortune. The priests vowed to burn his painting... until the miracle. This
beautiful book gives us a window into Japanese culture, love and miracles.
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The
Tenth Good Thing About Barney
by Judith Viorst —
Illustrated by Erik Blegvad
(Aladdin Paperbacks — Simon & Schuster)
Written in first person by a
little boy this is a heartwarming story of how is copes with the loss of his
best friend, his cat Barney. It begins, "My cat
Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could
have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney
so I could tell them..."
But the small boy who loved Barney can only
think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the
tenth — and begins to understand.
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Some
of My Best Friends Are Animals
One of the most beautiful
ways to remember a pet is through photos and journaling about the good
times you have shared together. This little book comes with a great
combination of photo frames, stickers
and more stickers. Click
here to see a view of all the goodies that you get with the
album. Sharon is an avid scrapbooker and bought these to help you
get started memorializing a pet that has passed away or to embark on a
life journey with a new pet. Makes an excellent memorial gift for a
friend who has recently lost a beloved friend.
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A Final Act of
Caring
Ending the Life of an Animal Friend
by Mary & Herb Montgomery
(Montgomery Press - Copyright 1993)
Pets enrich our lives beyond
measure. They give us the comfort of their companionship. They
accept us without criticism or judgment. And they provide the one
thing that few people are able to give unconditional love.
No wonder then, that the decision to end the life of an
animal friend is so difficult. No wonder we put it off as long as
possible.
As you face the painful decision about euthanasia, be
assured that the trust your pet has in you is well-placed. The
compassion that compels you to end the life of your animal friend in a final
act of caring - a final act of love.
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Goodbye
My Friend
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Mary & Herb Montgomery
(Montgomery Press - Copyright 1991)
"Grief is the price we pay for having loved. Through all the tears and
the sadness and the pain of grief comes one thought that can made us smile
again: we loved a particular animal dearly and that love was returned
many fold."
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