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A Gift From Rex
Author Dr Jim Kramer DVM, CVPM
Guiding Children Through Life and Loss
Curtis Stutheit - American Animal Hospital Association’s MarketLink
Dwight Boysen - Professional Veterinary ProductsI will add ditto's to Dwight's comments in regard to Dr. Kramer and his book "A Gift from Rex". Dr. Kramer has dedicated his life to his profession, and helping others. His "free time" away from practice is spent on association duties, community, church, and family. And as Dwight put it Dr. Kramer does everything with passion and first-rate quality. The book "A Gift from Rex" is no exception, it is very well written, and shares a vast amount of wisdom on life and loss, in a short easy to read format.
Veterinary Economics
Product Preview- Dr. Kramer and a dog named Rex teach readers how to cope with a loss of a pet. The book is designed for parents and children to read together, is illustrated entirely by children.
PVPL - Professional Veterinary Products Shareholder Report
If children grew up knowing life was precious, what would our world be like?" Dr. Jim Kramer posed this question to the Product Service and Sales Dept. during a visit to promote his book, A Gift From Rex. His goal is to elevate communications with clients. "Veterinarians need to look at everything that will improve the person's relationship with the animal." said the shareholder from the Columbus, NE Animal Hospital. The book takes a provocative approach to loss and is intended to help parents begin discussions on life's lessons-such as happiness and loss-with their children.
Baptist Today
In these delightful stories, a veterinarian gives his prescription for helping children deal with the lessons of life-love and anger, loss, guilt, death, healing and recovery-through interaction with animals. Narrated by Rex the dog, the book contains sections to be read by or to children, along with a guide on each page for teaching the intended lesson. Complete with colorful illustrations drawn by children, the book is instructive not only for use in family settings, but also in the classroom.
Off Lead
This book combines elementary children's ideas and illustrations, to help parents teach children to understand death and appreciate life.
Marilynn Allen
"Priceless! This is a great book! ... It will stimulate conversation that is natural and therapeutic. From pets we learn how to love people ... and how to experience real priceless joy."
Diane Newman, Professional Veterinary Products Team Member
"Dr. Kramer, What a wonderful gift you have given - a great idea! I will certainly support your book whenever I have the opportunity. Thank-you"
Mark Peterson, Ph.D.
"A must read for families! A Gift From Rex is the perfect tool for teaching children the big lessons of life. It is an essential family reference book."
Cheryl B. Fell RN, C.
"Loved it!... Excellent resource for grief work! A Gift From Rex is just what the doctor ordered. Whether you are 5 or 75 years old, this book will touch your heart and teach you that life is a precious gift. When we lose something or someone we love, we must risk and love again if we want to be happy and free.
Thank you, Dr. Kramer, for helping children, parents, and grandparents deal with life's difficult lessons."
Laurel Lagoni, MS, Co-Author of The Human-Animal Bond and Grief
"I really enjoyed this book! ... The entries are lively and easy to follow and understand. They are true-to-life... This book reflects Dr. Kramer's dedication to his clients and many months of thoughtful hard work."
Lynn Muth
"This book helped my 6 year-old, Trev and me deal with the loss of our companion and friend-our 3 year-old brown Cocker Spaniel, Hershey. It helped Trev realize that life is precious ... By letting Trev see pictures and hear other stories it made him feel like he wasn't alone. I felt it helped my son heal and bring closure to a tough situation ... to realize he made it through and could say, 'I'm OK."'
Leslie Kranz Stambaugh
"It's so difficult for children to deal with the death of a pet and for their parents to help them work through their feelings about it. This book is a wonderful resource!"
Russell Stambaugh, Ph.D.
"This book is excellent support for children who face the loss of a pet and the caring adults who help them..."
Today’s Librarian
“… Rex, a red pooch is adorably drawn by 7- year- old Angela, pops up throughout the book to offer children advice on taking care of animals and grieving their loss. Kramer’s sidebars expand on the red pup’s thoughts, expressing why we feel the way we do when a pet dies and what we can do about it. The stories and pictures will definitely inspire dialogue between parents and children grieving the loss of a furry friend.”
Gaylen Whited, GPN
"Good Concept! Much needed. Fun to read, heartfelt and poignant."
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