Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780689712036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them... But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780689712036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them... But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780689712036
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them... But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.
Lulu and the Brontosaurus
Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416999620
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1416999620
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.
Nobody Here But Me
Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780374355401
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
With all his family busy, a little boy feels that he is the only one left in the house.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780374355401
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
With all his family busy, a little boy feels that he is the only one left in the house.
Ida, Always
Author: Caron Levis
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481426400
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Based on the real-life Gus and Ida of New York's Central Park Zoo, this is the story of a polar bear who grieves over the loss of his companion.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481426400
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Based on the real-life Gus and Ida of New York's Central Park Zoo, this is the story of a polar bear who grieves over the loss of his companion.
The Bug Cemetery
Author: Frances Hill
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805063707
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Neighborhood children imaginatively stage funerals for dead bugs, but they experience real sadness following the death of a pet.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805063707
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Neighborhood children imaginatively stage funerals for dead bugs, but they experience real sadness following the death of a pet.
Don't Feed the WorryBug
Author: Andi Green
Publisher: Monsters in My Head
ISBN: 9780979286049
Category : Anxiety
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher: Monsters in My Head
ISBN: 9780979286049
Category : Anxiety
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
The Penderwicks
Author: Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307541347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307541347
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.
I'll Always Love You
Author: Hans Wilhelm
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307792838
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
A gentle and moving story about losing a friend, and the importance of always expressing your love. Elfie the dachshund is the best dog anyone could every ask for. Every day, she and her owner explore and play together. And every night, her owner tells her "I'll always love you." Elfie owner grow up togther, but growing up can mean having to say goodbye to the ones you love. This tender story is a perfect way to make the topic of loss a little less scary for kids (and grownups).
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307792838
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
A gentle and moving story about losing a friend, and the importance of always expressing your love. Elfie the dachshund is the best dog anyone could every ask for. Every day, she and her owner explore and play together. And every night, her owner tells her "I'll always love you." Elfie owner grow up togther, but growing up can mean having to say goodbye to the ones you love. This tender story is a perfect way to make the topic of loss a little less scary for kids (and grownups).
Murdering Mr. Monti
Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“Highly entertaining…Sit back in the bubbles and enjoy.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer Brenda Kovner, a newspaper advice columnist and amateur psychologist in 1990s Washington DC, doesn’t consider herself intrusive, just extremely interested in helping. If she knows the answer, she can’t shut up—even if no one’s listening. Since Brenda knows what’s best—for everyone—she secretly decides she must murder her son Wally’s prospective father-in-law, before he can get to Wally. She has a foolproof plan. In fact, she has a million of them. But first she’s got a few kinky desires of her own to satisfy.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501143972
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“Highly entertaining…Sit back in the bubbles and enjoy.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer Brenda Kovner, a newspaper advice columnist and amateur psychologist in 1990s Washington DC, doesn’t consider herself intrusive, just extremely interested in helping. If she knows the answer, she can’t shut up—even if no one’s listening. Since Brenda knows what’s best—for everyone—she secretly decides she must murder her son Wally’s prospective father-in-law, before he can get to Wally. She has a foolproof plan. In fact, she has a million of them. But first she’s got a few kinky desires of her own to satisfy.
The End of Something Wonderful
Author: Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454941375
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
With gentle humor and quirkiness, this sympathetic book demonstrates how to say goodbye to a beloved pet and give it a proper sendoff. “[The End of Something Wonderful is] really good. It’s funny and sardonic and it gets to be touching at the end.” —Betsy Bird, School Library Journal Children love their pets very much—and when the animals die, that loss can be hard to process. The End of Something Wonderful helps kids handle their feelings when they’re hurting and can’t find all the right words. In a warm, understanding, sometimes funny way, it guides children as they plan a backyard funeral to say goodbye, from choosing a box and a burial spot to giving a eulogy and wiping away tears. Most of all, it reassures them that it’s not the end of everything . . . and that Something Wonderful can always happen again.
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454941375
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
With gentle humor and quirkiness, this sympathetic book demonstrates how to say goodbye to a beloved pet and give it a proper sendoff. “[The End of Something Wonderful is] really good. It’s funny and sardonic and it gets to be touching at the end.” —Betsy Bird, School Library Journal Children love their pets very much—and when the animals die, that loss can be hard to process. The End of Something Wonderful helps kids handle their feelings when they’re hurting and can’t find all the right words. In a warm, understanding, sometimes funny way, it guides children as they plan a backyard funeral to say goodbye, from choosing a box and a burial spot to giving a eulogy and wiping away tears. Most of all, it reassures them that it’s not the end of everything . . . and that Something Wonderful can always happen again.