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“The Tenth Good Thing About Barney” by Judith Viorst, Illustrated by Erik Blegvad

A child learns about death after the loss of a pet

“The Tenth Good Thing About Barney,” written by Judith Viorst and illustrated by Erik Blegvad, teaches children about death by discussing the death of a pet cat. The story is told from the point of view of a male narrator … Continue reading

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“The Rainbow Bridge” by Unknown

Where do animals go when they die?

Ever since humans have become aware of our own mortality, we have wondered what happens to us when we die. Do we slip away into a mindless oblivion, or do we go someplace beautiful and special? Does our behavior during … Continue reading

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