Remembering My Pet

The death of a pet is often a child's 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, hands-on activities including: Becoming a Memory Detective to piece together clues to remember their pet, Planning a memorial service and making a pet memorial, Recording photo memories of their pet, Honoring their pet's memory by giving to others. Open and gentle, this book will help your child-and you as the parent-understand difficult concepts and communicate deep feelings as your child grows through this personal season of mourning. Book jacket.