Hello New Friend
Hello New Friend: Finding a New Way Home with Our Pet Loss Grief is a gentle, modern folk tale for anyone who’s ever had to say goodbye. Guided by Star—a shimmering friend from above—this story tenderly holds space for grief while offering a new way to carry love forward. Whether you’re a parent comforting a child, a heart in need of healing, or a soul simply remembering, this book meets you where you are.
✨ You can welcome Hello New Friend into your hands—or let it read itself to you, freely, under the light of the stars on YouTube.
Testimonials
“I read Hello New Friend aloud to my second-grade class after one of my students lost their dog unexpectedly. What unfolded in that classroom was nothing short of transformative. The children listened in total silence, and afterward, we had one of the most heartfelt discussions we’ve ever had about love, loss, and memory. This book gave them (and me) a language for grief that was honest, but hopeful. It’s now part of my permanent library—and I truly believe every teacher and counselor should have a copy on hand.”
“As a veterinarian, I’ve witnessed the emotional devastation that pet loss brings to families—and I’ve long searched for a resource that could truly help people begin to heal. Hello New Friend is that rare gem: tender without being saccharine, honest without being harsh, and filled with empathy on every page. I’ve begun keeping copies in our clinic’s comfort room, and I’ve recommended it to clients countless times. It opens the door to healthy grieving in a way that feels accessible and deeply human.”
“This book found me at the exact moment I needed it. We had just said goodbye to our sweet lab, Daisy, after 13 wonderful years. I didn’t know how to explain the loss to my children in a way that wouldn’t overwhelm them—but Hello New Friend did it for me. The story is gentle, compassionate, and somehow both magical and grounded in truth. It helped us cry, remember, and even smile. My kids now keep the book by their bedside, and we revisit it whenever the sadness creeps in. It’s more than a book—it’s a gift.”
“At our shelter, we see the full arc of the human-animal bond—joyful adoptions, but also the heartbreak of goodbyes. Hello New Friend speaks directly to that sacred connection with such grace and sensitivity. We’ve placed copies in our adoption packets for families with aging pets and have begun using it in our bereavement outreach. It’s a rare book that offers comfort without clichés and speaks to both children and adults with equal compassion. This is a powerful resource for anyone who’s ever loved and lost a furry companion.”
“Grief after the loss of a pet is often minimized or misunderstood—but it is real, deep, and deserving of attention. Hello New Friend meets this grief with gentleness and emotional intelligence. I’ve used it in my practice with clients ranging from six to sixty, and every time, it creates space for release, remembrance, and healing. The story’s metaphorical framing allows readers to process grief at their own pace, and the language is comforting without being patronizing. It’s become one of my most trusted therapeutic tools.”
Where Pets Become Stars
🌈 For every goodbye that still echoes in your heart.
Hello New Friend is a love letter to the animals we’ve held, cherished, and released. This tender story follows Star, a luminous guide who helps pets find their new forever home among the stars—and helps us find peace down here on Earth.
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A Gentle Light Through Grief
✨ When words fall short, this story holds you.
A gentle tale for heavy hearts, Hello New Friend offers comfort in the wake of loss. With stardust, softness, and soul, it reminds us that love never leaves—it just changes form. Star will meet you on the page, and maybe, in your dreams.
