Barn Kitty [Paperback]

June Kirkpatrick (Author)

Book Description

Barn Kitty is a gentle picture book that deals with the death of a pet.

The text is filled out by the soft, warm illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...addresses the important topic of pet loss in a simple manner. Barn Kitty is particuarly suited for young children. -- The Humane Educator, Spring/Summer 1999 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Author

This book was written from the heart for a little boy who wanted to know what happened to the cat he loved. I hope in some way that it will help other children who have had pets they have loved then lost.

This book has been read to children in grades kindergarten, first, and second. The response has always been positive. It stimulates the children to talk about their own experiences. All of the teachers who have read the book to their classes have been enthusiastic about the message.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Azro Pr (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966023951
• ISBN-13: 978-0966023954
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,228,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A touching story for young children., March 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Barn Kitty (Paperback)

Barn Kitty offers a wonderful, tender way to help children cope with the death of a pet. Having read this story to a group of young students, I found many of them had lost beloved pets. A lively discussion ensued after reading the book. The artwork is very warm and colorful. The children were very touched by Barn Kitty.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very warm and appealing story for young children, February 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Barn Kitty (Paperback)

This is a developmentally appropriate story for young children. My second grade class found Barn Kitty a very appealing character, both visually and as her personality developed throughout the story. The accepting nature and love of the other animals made for a very comforting atmosphere. The children loved the humor of Barn Kitty as "Mistress of the Barn". The crown on the letter "i" on the title page was noticed and enjoyed immediately.The children were fascinated that this was a true story and gently surprised by the ending. It led to a discussion of pets that they had loved. Comforting story for young children with a very appealing main character. Illustrations are soft and add to the story's warmth.

5.0 out of 5 stars A gentle way to explore the topic of losing a pet, June 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Barn Kitty (Paperback)

My three year old and I read this book almost daily. She loves the illustrations and after we read the story we have discussions about our pet, who is the "queen" in our family. This book provides a gentle approach to the often dismissed subject of death, which we must all face one day. This story has been helpful for me to explore this important topic with my daughter.