Books by Wendy Van de Poll

Books Inspired by the Human-Animal Bond

From practical guides for pet professionals to compassionate books about pet loss and imaginative stories for children, Wendy Van de Poll’s books explore the many ways animals shape our lives.

Books for Every Chapter of the Human-Animal Connection

Pet Loss · Pet Business · Children’s Books

PET LOSS & GRIEF

Compassion for the Journey Through Pet Loss

Losing an animal can leave a profound emptiness. Wendy’s bestselling books on pet loss offer compassionate guidance, understanding, and support for people navigating one of life’s most difficult goodbyes.

These books are written from a place of deep understanding of the human-animal bond and are intended to help readers feel less alone in their grief.

The Pet Biz Series

Turn Your Love of Animals Into a Thriving Business

Wendy’s Pet Biz books are designed for animal lovers who want to build, grow, and navigate a business centered around pets.

Whether you’re starting a pet business, building your online presence, or looking for practical ways to connect with your audience, these books offer approachable guidance drawn from Wendy’s own experience as an entrepreneur and animal advocate.

Children’s Books

Helping Children Discover the Magic of Animals

Wendy’s children’s books invite young readers into stories filled with animals, imagination, friendship, and meaningful lessons about the world around them.

Through engaging stories and lovable animal characters, these books encourage children to see animals with curiosity, compassion, and wonder.

The Spellwood Witches

Looking for a Little Magic?

Wendy Van de Poll also writes paranormal cozy mysteries under the pen name Melanie Snow.

Enter the world of The Spellwood Witches, where witches, faeries, animals, and a little real-life magic come together.

WILD ESSENCE

Where the Enneagram Meets the Wisdom of Animals

What if understanding yourself could begin with the natural world? Wild Essence: Enneagram Meditations Through Animal Spirits brings together the Enneagram and the intuitive guidance of animal spirits to create a unique journey of self-discovery.

Through meditation, reflection, and the qualities of animal guides, readers are invited to explore their strengths, recognize what may be holding them back, and connect more deeply with their own inner wisdom.

Book cover for Wendy Van de Poll’s “Wild Essence: Enneagram Meditations Through Animal Spirits,” featuring a green nature-inspired design with illustrated animals arranged around an enneagram symbol.

One Author. Many Stories. One Deep Connection.

Wendy Van de Poll’s writing has always been rooted in her fascination with animals and the relationships we share with them.

As a bestselling author, animal communicator, wildlife enthusiast, and advocate for the human-animal bond, Wendy brings together experience, compassion, imagination, and storytelling across every genre she explores.

Whether she’s helping an entrepreneur build a pet-centered business, offering comfort after the loss of a beloved companion, or introducing a child to the wonder of animals, her books share a common thread: a belief in the extraordinary connection between people and animals.

Find Your Next Read

Whether you’re building a pet business, navigating pet loss, reading with a child, or simply looking for a good story, there’s a book waiting for you.

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