Honest, caring words and hands-on activities to help kids accept and grow through the loss of a beloved 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 7-13 cope with the death of a beloved pet.