While this book falls under the “Children’s Book” classification, a more accurate description would be “Family Book” because it is truly a resource that a family can and should read together.
The story, told from a young boy’s point of view, is accompanied by black and white photographs. Because losing a pet is often the first time that children have to cope with death, the author thought it important to include suggestions on helping children grieve in their own way, which are located at the back of the book in the “Guide for Parents” section.
Whether it is purchased for your own use or as a gift for a family going through its own time of grief, Remembering Ruby is a book that will touch the heart and help ease the pain of (more…)
