Good-bye, Jeepers
What to Expect When Your Pet Dies

The subtitle of this book strikes me as unfortunate. Being a writer, and familiar with "Seven Types of Ambiguity," I find two meanings in that subtitle: 1. What to expect after your pet dies. 2. How to start worrying, and expecting, now -- while your pet is still alive, but won't always be. A better ti......more

This book was read and is reviewed by Tamara: I consider this a "must borrow from the library" book for families with young children who have experienced or is anticipating the death of a beloved pet. I found the theme and dialogue clear, straightforward, tender, informative and empathetic. The "sto......more

An amazingly helpful book for kids (and adults) who are dealing with the death of a pet.......more

Losses are always a part of our lives, and even our pets sometimes die before we expect them to. This simple text follows one family's actions when the boy's guinea pig dies. The author explores the feelings experienced by the boy--he's a panda--as he wraps him in a special box, buries him, and reme......more

Very sad, but a beautiful way of teaching children about the reality of death......more