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Barn Kitty

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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.

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.

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.