The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise

My young kids loved this book after they lost their pet.

This is a lovely book, well written and illustrated about the Rainbow Bridge, where pets go to wait until they are reunited with their humans and go to heaven. It has no mention of heaven or religion, which will suit many families. However, be aware that the book does say that people also die and shows two old people being reunited with their pets, so not one to read to children who don't yet know that everyone will die, including them. It also ends with the boy getting another dog, which you might not want to introduce if you don't intend to get another.

And this book has provided us with a beautiful story, and great answer, and yet no lie ! We did NOT want to lie to the children about death and yet explaining what death is to a 2 and a 4 yo is just impossible. This book provides an answer, which also introduces the idea that humans age and die... It did get them worried at first but now they understand, and we could not have done it without this brilliant little story.It so happens that our 4yo has a little teddy that looks like our dachshund, so we told him that tesdy can visit the rainbow bridge just like Buster in the story, so he can let Oz know what's happening in his life via the teddy... He did for a few weeks, it's now completely unnecessary for him.

This book was a very important purchase to use in a classroom setting for children experiencing the death of a pet.

This book helped our 3 year old understand why are dog was no longer with us. It's a beautiful story that nearly brought me to tears reading it to her

I bought this little book after my border collie died because my friends five year old daughter was devasted by his death. My friend told me that reading through this book with her daughter had really helped and she is now going to lend it to a friend to read to her daughter because they lost their dog recently too.

This is a beautifully written story for children who have just experienced the loss of a pet. Our daughter was 5 when our cat was hit by a car & passed away. This story helped us massively. Would definitely recommend it.

I bought this for a friend's daughter who lost her cat. It's a lovely story and gives a beautiful idea of "rainbow Bridge". It's really helped her deal with the loss.

Me llego en perfectas condiciones, apenas lo leí y te hace llorar pero te da paz. Excelente libro para regalar para todos los que nos duele y amamos a nuestras mascotas (bebes como les digo yo) y se nos adelantan.

Thus is a great book and a good start to discussing the loss of a pet and best friend.

"The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise" is a heartwarming and comforting book that serves as a wonderful resource for explaining the concept of death to children who have lost a beloved pet. The story follows a young boy who embarks on a journey to Pet Paradise, a place where pets go after they pass away. The book skillfully handles the delicate topic of death with sensitivity and compassion, offering solace to children in a way they can understand. The colorful illustrations beautifully complement the narrative, capturing the emotions and bringing the story to life. It is an excellent choice for anyone coping with the loss of a pet and provides an empathetic and gentle approach to discussing the subject with young readers. Overall, "The Rainbow Bridge" is a thoughtful and valuable book that offers comfort and understanding during a difficult time.

comprei pra ler pro meu filho de 4 anos, mas o livro tem muito texto e não prende a atenção de uma criança nessa faixa etária. É bem bonitinho, bem legal, mas acho que se adequa pra crianças mais velhas um pouco, talvez com uns 6 ou 7 anos.

Man sollte schon ein wenig Englisch können – dann ist das Buch mit überaus liebevollen Zeichnungen sehr empfehlenswert. Tröstet irgendwie.