Saying Goodbye to Buddy is a children's story designed to be used as a guide for parents and other caregivers to help a 5-10 year old child understand the loss of a beloved pet. The story is told with colorful photographs and simple yet factual information as as one family moves through the process of realizing their pet is ill and must be euthanized. The accompanying journal-workbook allows children to express their feelings about the loss at a pace that is comfortable to them.
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Jennifer Walz and Jinna Russell are the co-founders of Conscious Crossings, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people move more peacefully through the process of losing a loved one, whether it be a person or a pet. Jennifer and Jinna have collaborated on many projects together; this is their first book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
"Saying Goodbye to Buddy" is a book that speaks directly and sensitively about the grieving process that children and adults face when their companion animals are ill and dying. Not only does it present the topic in a touching and compassionate manner, it also provides a workbook to help children express their feelings and to assist in their understand of the natural cycle of death and life. I recommend this book for all ages.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
In "Saying Goodbye to Buddy", Jennifer Walz and Jinna Russell give parents a sensitive, imaginative, and yet common sense approach to what is most often a child's first experience with death. Attesting to the clarity and strength of this guide, the touching photographic illustrations alone could convey most of the message. Even so, their insight into how a child may show grief and how to use a journal-workbook to facilitate the process are essential for every parent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
While the book covers the aging, illness and death of Buddy, a beloved family pet, it goes far beyond by serving as a metaphor for the mortality that all pets and people on planet Earth must face. Children gain comfort from learning that the natural process of aging and death is simply a physical phenomenon. The concept that the spirit continues is presented in a way that all faiths can feel comfortable with. A fine book and genuine public service with beautiful photographs.
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Tender and touching book for children and adults
This book deals with the dying and grieving process involved in losing a pet. It is a good conversation starter for parents looking for ways to address the topic of death, dying... Read more
Published on June 11, 2008 by L. Benton
Great book for children grieving the loss of a pet
This is a sensitive book that is very helpful, especially for children dealing with the loss of a pet. Read more
Published on June 3, 2008 by Melanie Calahan Walz
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