When teaching or raising children, there is bound to be a time when a pet dies. This might be the first time a child experienced death. This are some of the books teachers and parents read aloud to (sobbing) children. It helps to think of the good things about a pet that has passed. We have given these books as gifts when the timing was right. Click the next link for your free instant download PDF.
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney is about the death of a young boy’s cat. The boy can only think of 9 good things to say. His father helps him to remember the tenth good thing.
Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant has some very lovely thoughts to help children through their grief.
Dog Heaven has some pictures shows God playing with dogs on his bed.
Some children might like to write or think of ten things they liked about their dog.
Some children might like to write or think of ten things they liked about their cat.
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- Miss Owl says her cat enjoyed science time.
2. She enjoyed watching me do my art projects.
3. She was really good at sleeping.
4. She enjoyed the warmth of the fireplace.
5. She was a fabulous listener.
6. She was good with computers. Well, actually, she knew the keyboard was warm.
7. She comforted me when I was sick and not feeling well.
8. She would surprise me and sit on my lap.
9. She had beautiful eyes. She was beautiful all over.
10. She kept track of my mom’s coat.
Number 11 was she was really good at eating things she should not eat. It was not a good thing, though. She would get sick from sharp things and need surgery. So now we remember the good things about her.
What is good about your pet?
I still have a pet hedgehog my sister will share with me.
Thank you for reading, Miss Owl and Carolyn
