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Goodbye Mog

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Mog dies in story, and dying is part of living!

This a not too sad story about dying with a happy conclusion. Our 3 year old finds the story very sad and is most tearful that Mog "has gone to cat heaven", and has "gone all white". But the story is a great way of introducing a very vital life lesson.

Every child will experience loss eventually, be it the loss of a beloved pet or the loss of a relative. This book will help a child cope with the subject of death. We received this book as a gift, and what a gift it is. I read it to my daughters and they are enchanted and inspired by the sweet story of Mog mentoring the new kitten and helping it learn to love his family. No one my daughters know has died, but you never know when tragedy will strike. When someone in our family, or one of our pets, passes, they will know a little something about this very natural process and part of life. We cannot protect our children from loss, so let us prepare them with this loving story.

I'll tell the truth. Just reading other peoples' reviews and plot summaries of Goodbye Mog brought tears to my eyes. I knew before receiving the book that I was going to have a good cry. On the first page is a picture of Mog's cat basket, with her name on it, but with no Mog sitting in it. Tears immediately streamed out of my eyes. However, I was eased by the fact that Mog seemed happy to coach the Thomas' new kitten along, and when their new kitten warms up to the family at the end, it is a tearful heartwarming story. I am crying as I write this review, and for good reason.

this book is a tear inducing story it is the saddest book i have ever read and i will never beable to read it again