What people have said about Conversations
Anyone who has truly loved a dog knows this truth in their bones: they are never just dogs. They are our companions, our comfort, our shadows, our joy… and often our greatest teachers in love and loyalty.
This beautiful little book captures something that so many grieving hearts long to believe, that the love we share with our dogs does not end when their body does. Through the tender conversations between Frodo and his mom, we're reminded that love like that doesn't disappear. It changes form, but it never leaves us. I have spent more than 30 years working with dogs and the people who love them, and I’ve watched countless families experience the profound heartbreak that comes when a beloved dog crosses the Rainbow Bridge. The silence they leave behind can be deafening. The empty bed, the quiet house, the missing footsteps... it's real grief. What I love about this book is that it meets that grief with gentleness, hope, and faith. It reminds us that the love between a human and a dog is sacred, and that those relationships matter deeply. If you have ever loved a dog, lost a dog, or are helping a child understand that loss, this book will wrap around your heart like a warm hug. Because the truth is... dogs may only walk beside us for part of our lives, but they leave paw prints on our souls forever.
~ Deb Nabb
Dog Behavior Specialist, "The Mutt Master" Founder, Guided By Grace Rescue Inc.
Three third-grade children in my class woke up one morning to learn that their cherished kitty had died. Their mom sent me an email letting me know that they were very sad. It was such a blessing to have Frodo's story. The children ended up making a card for their mom and their kitty. They were able to reminisce about their wonderful times they had spent with their cat and were able to picture her in Heaven. I truly saw a miracle in how their grief was lifted. I know your book will console, give hope, and witness to countless children and adults.
~Special Education teacher
Conversations from Heaven is a touching take on the human-animal bond and highlights the impact our pets have on our everyday lives. This is a tender and uplifting short story that offers comfort to kids of all ages who have lost animals and serves as a reminder that they truly are cherished family members.
~Jackson Ralston, DVM
As a child counselor, I'm always looking for stories that meet children where they are — honest about loss, gentle with big feelings, and reassuring without rushing grief away. This book does exactly that. Through the tender bond between an owner and her beloved dog, it gives young readers permission to feel sadness while also offering comfort, continuity, and hope. The idea of a loving pet in heaven who can still “talk” to their loved one left on Earth is presented with warmth and care, making an abstract and painful experience feel safer and more understandable.
This book opens the door for meaningful conversations between children and caregivers through the interactive experiences offered in the book, helps normalize grief responses, and provides reassurance that they are not alone in their feelings.
As Christians, we grieve with hope. This book does a beautiful job of sharing the joys of God’s restoration in Heaven and gives everyone the opportunity to share in God’s saving grace through the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
It’s a beautiful, compassionate resource for families navigating loss, searching for hope, and will be a valuable addition to any counselor’s or classroom’s bookshelf.
~Sarah Shelton, LPC-S, RPT-S