Buddy Goes to Heaven

About the Book

The death of a pet is one of the most traumatic experiences in a child’s life. This book is designed to be a help to them. It can be read independently by a primary-grade child. At the end are a short set of suggestions and some biblical quotes along with a list of adult books that can help the adult to help the child. You may e-mail cariedesel@gmail.com if you have questions.

About the Author

Dr. Alan Riedesel, who lives in western New York, is a former elementary teacher, elementary principal, and distinguished university professor. He has written over twenty-five books for elementary school children, elementary school teachers, and parents. His wife died in 2015 after sixty-three years of marriage, leaving him with five grown children and six grandchildren. He has been active in Christian activities including Sunday school teaching for children and adults, being a church school superintendent, being a lay speaker, and projects that encourage critical thinking on the part of children. Emmy White is a watercolor painter who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been seriously painting since retiring from nursing ten years ago. She has an art studio with six other artists in the warehouse district of Northeast, Minneapolis, and has exhibited in shows, receiving many awards. Her art work has been sold to many collectors throughout the United States. Her enthusiasm for life and her expression of joy may be appreciated in her art. She can be found on the Internet at www.emmywhite.com and can be contacted at emmywhite@gmail.com.