pwbalto's review against another edition
5.0
This is the closest thing to a perfect death-of-a-pet book I've ever seen. No euphemisms, no metaphors, abundant acknowledgement of the validity of a small child's feelings - both sorrow and anger.
Wonderful pencil and watercolor drawings by perhaps my favorite realistic illustrator of all time - Jan Ormorod - are the perfect accompaniment to Robie Harris's sympathetic but no-nonsense text.
Wonderful pencil and watercolor drawings by perhaps my favorite realistic illustrator of all time - Jan Ormorod - are the perfect accompaniment to Robie Harris's sympathetic but no-nonsense text.
koby's review against another edition
3.0
This is not my preferred children's book for discussing loss with a young child, but I think it could work well for others.
libscote's review against another edition
3.0
This is a good introductory book to pet death for toddlers. It covers the full range of emotions they might feel. There are a few books I like better because they include more tips for parents, but this is an excellent choice for a library collection.
kmcbee's review
4.0
Good depiction of the anger and sadness that we feel when we lose someone we love. She mentions how we sometimes think our loved one will still be here, say when we wake up in the morning, but he will not be. And no sugaring it up with heaven. Honest and forthright.
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