Author: Bill Cochran
Illustrator: Dan Andreasen
Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Death (of a pet)
Year of Publication: 2007
Publisher & Location: New York: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN#: 9780060539399
Target Age Level: Lower Elementary
# of Pages: 32
Quality of Illustrations: Excellent
Brief Summary: Mike and his dog Corky plan to be best friends forever, so when Corky becomes sick and dies, Mike is angry about the broken promise.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children: Excellent for dealing with the death of a pet. Realistically shows how Mike is sad and angry about Corky's death. His mom helps him remember the good things about Corky and the fun they had together.
Activity: Have the child talk about, write about, or draw pictures of the positive things they remember about their pet, just like Mike did.
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