Inspired by a true story, "Five Trees for Mina" features the illustrations of the renowned British artist, Izzy Bean, and is intended to help children cope with the grief associated with the loss of a pet and encourages children and their families to have trees planted as a memorial to their pet(s). The foreword is written for adults and provides the author's inspiration and rationale for the book. Also available in Spanish ("Cinco Arboles para Mina").