By Fred Rogers, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1988 In this useful book from the First Experience series, the affable star of Mister Rogers Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do. “A sensitive and sensible first book about death,” according to The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books. “Filled with warmth and reassurance,…When a Pet Dies assures youngsters that no matter how badly they feel when they lose a pet, in time their hurt will ease, and they will be able to remember with fondness the happiness they shared,”said a Booklist review. Fred Rogers and Jim Judkis live in Pittsburgh, PA.
