Still My Best Friend

When a beloved pet dies, the love doesn’t disappear — it simply finds a new place to live.

Still My Best Friend is a tender, reassuring picture book that helps children cope with the loss of a dog or other cherished animal companion. Through the eyes of a young boy and his loyal pup, this gentle story follows the joy of growing up together, the sadness of saying goodbye, and the healing power of remembering.

From playful days in the yard to quiet moments of comfort, children will recognize the deep bond they share with their own pets. When the dog becomes old and weak, the boy must face one of childhood’s hardest experiences — losing a best friend. With warmth and compassion, the story shows that love continues through memories, rituals, and the special places we create to honor those we miss.

Beautifully illustrated and written in simple, soothing language, this book offers comfort without fear, making it ideal for read-aloud time with parents, grandparents, teachers, and counselors.

Perfect for children experiencing pet loss, grief, or big feelings, Still My Best Friend helps families talk about death in a loving, hopeful way.

Because some friendships never really end.

Part of the Still My… Series

The Still My… Series is a collection of gentle, heartfelt stories designed to help children cope with missing someone they love. Each book offers comfort, understanding, and reassurance that love continues even when someone is no longer close by.

Books in the series include:

• Still My Best Friend – A story about the love between a child and their beloved pet that never fades.
• Still My Dad – Helping children understand that a father's love remains, even when he is gone.
• Still My Mom – A comforting reminder that a mother's love stays in a child’s heart forever.
• Still My Grandma – Celebrating the warmth, wisdom, and love that grandmothers leave behind.
• Still My Grandpa – Honoring the special bond between a child and their grandfather.

Collect the full series to help children navigate difficult emotions with hope, love, and reassurance.