For Parents and Children: Are you struggling to comfort your child after the loss of a beloved pet? This compassionate book is a gentle guide for families facing grief , filled with touching and sweet stories told by cats and dogs—and the children who love them. What this book offers: ✅ Age-appropriate stories about loss and healing, told from the perspective of both pets and children ✅ Emotional support for families, with tips, rituals, and memory-making activities to honor your pet ✅ Conversation starters like From My Heart to Yours and Feelings Forecast to help your child share their feelings ✅ Gentle goodbye activities to create rituals and comfort ✅ Journal prompts & reflection pages for both parents and kids ✅ Free download: The Paw Print Journal , filled with memory pages, letter templates, and space for drawing & writing ✅ Warm black-and-white illustrations that bring quiet comfort to each story Who is this book for? Children ages 5–12 coping with the death of a pet - Parents looking for guidance to support their child through grief - Grandparents, godparents, teachers, and friends who want to help a child heal - Vets, school counselors, therapists, and the pet care community 📖 About the author Written by Benjamin Rivers —educator, parent, and lifelong animal lover—who created this book after losing his own dog while raising young children. His experience inspired him to write a resource that gently supports both kids and parents through the heartbreak of pet loss. 🌈 Why this book matters Through sweet, relatable stories, gentle activities, and heartfelt reflections, this book helps children understand that while their pet may be gone, love remains forever. “I’m still with you—just in a different way now. When the wind brushes your cheek, that’s me. When you remember our cuddles, that’s us.” – Ivy the Cat “Even if you can’t see me, I’m still with you—in the quiet moments, in the sunshine, and every time you remember how much I loved you.” – Cooper the Dog 🎁 A meaningful gift of comfort and healing for grieving families. Perfect as a supportive gesture from parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, or anyone in the pet care community. 💬 What They Say “A gentle and compassionate guide — the stories and illustrations gave my child comfort while giving me tools to support them.” - “So moving… it brought back memories of pets I’ve loved and helped me hug the ones I have now even tighter.” - “Feels like a warm hug for families — the pet letters and memory activities make grief easier to talk about.” - “Beautifully written and designed. The quotes, activities, and stories are powerful yet gentle. A book that heals.” - “The kind of resource I wish I had as a child. Today, it helps my niece open up and share her feelings.”