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Grieving a Pet in Children's Books

CHILDREN'S

LOVE THAT DOG

by Sharon Creech

This really special triumph is bound to be widely discussed by teachers and writers, and widely esteemed by Creech’s devoted... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

GOODBYE MOUSIE

by Robie H. Harris & illustrated by Jan Ormerod

Not since The Tenth Good Thing About Barney (1971) has there been such an affecting and satisfying story about the death of... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

BIG CAT PEPPER

by Elizabeth Partridge and illustrated by Lauren Castillo

The entirely secular explanation of death and the fact that there is no substitution pet added to the family in the end make... Full review >

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