Shannon, thank you so much for your kindness. I am sorry to hear about your loss — that is so tough, especially for a child. (And know I recognize what it is for an adult, too!)

Judith Viorst’s picturebook, The Tenth Best Thing About Barney, is wonderful, and my all-time fave is Dog Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant. You might want to check them out — probably at your library! Wishing you and your family the very best, and peace.