Buddys Candle

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest issues we have to deal with in life. Dr. Siegel's book, Buddy's Candle, is a children's book that will help children cope with loss of a pet, but also could help children cope with the loss of a loved one.

While it is a children's book it is also a book I would encourage adults to read. There are many inspirational reminders in it to live each day. And, as adults it may also remind us that our love for the one we have lost will always keep them close.

I would highly recommend this book for both children and adults. It is a great story, well written with positive messages throughout the book. It is also a book that should be in every veterinarian clinic.

A couple of our favorite quotes from the book are:

"I've learned that life is all about beginnings."

"Candles remind me to live every moment to the fullest, to burn up and not out, and to always let our inner light shine so we can be beacons for others."

"My message to you all, which Oscar and our children confirmed to me, is how valuable is love, touch, and the ability of relationships to transform and heal us all."