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Goodbye Mog
Some goodbyes come with a little help 🐾
Who it's for
A soft, warm way to talk with young children about a pet dying and what comes after.
Sad and missing a pet→Comforted and open to loving again
Feelings it meets
What it is
In the final Mog book, the much-loved family cat dies, tired and ready to rest, but part of her stays to watch over the Thomas family. After the family grieves, they bring home a shy, frightened kitten, and Mog's ghostly presence helps it settle in until it finds a place in the family.
Where to find it
In print (HarperCollins Children's Books) and in libraries.
Before you start
Heads up: Death of a pet cat, gently told.
Age: Ages 4–7 (Kirkus)
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Joy and Sorrow”
