Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Death & Loss
Year of Publication: 2001
Publisher & Location: Margaret K. McElderry Books, NY
ISBN#: 0-689-83217-6
Target Age Level: Pre-K, Lower Elementary
# of Pages: 17
Quality of Illustrations: Very good
Brief Summary: This book is taken from a young boy’s perspective. He wakes up one morning and his pet mouse is dead. He briefly goes through grieving cycles and does great at labeling his emotions. With his family, they bury mouse with things to keep him safe and happy.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children: Written with the support of teachers, children analysts and pediatricians. Winner of the Parent’s Guide Award.
Activities: This book is great at showing the grief cycle: denial, anger, sadness etc… It also helps in explaining that death does happen. Questions related to these could be asked, “How does he feel?”, “Why?”, “What made him feel better?”, “What could you do to feel better?” Decorate boxes with memorabilia (drawings, pictures etc…) and then bury them or put them in a safe place.
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