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Fred Rogers (Author)
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Publication Date: April 13, 1998 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: First Experiences
In this useful book from the First Experience series, the affable star of Mister Rogers? Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do. ?A sensitive and sensible first book about death.? ? The Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books ?Filled with warmth and reassurance,...When a Pet Dies assures youngsters that no matter how badly they feel when they lose a pet, in time their hurt will ease, and they will be able to remember with fondness the happiness they shared.? ? Booklist Fred Rogers and Jim Judkis live in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Producer, magician, writer, puppeteer, minister, husband, father, Fred Rogers started out in children's television thirty years ago. The direction he trailblazed was the "creation of television programming that spoke, with respect, to the concerns of early childhood, not as adults see it but as children feel it."

He has received virtually every major award in the television industry for work in his field, and dozens of others from special-interest groups.

Fred Rogers lives in Pennsylvania.

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  • Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (April 13, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0698116666
  • ISBN-13: 978-0698116665
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Fred Rogers: March 20, 1928 - February 27, 2003

Producer, magician, writer, puppeteer, minister, husband, father, Fred Rogers started out in children's television thirty years ago. The direction he trailblazed was the "creation of television programming that spoke, with respect, to the concerns of early childhood, not as adults see it but as children feel it." He has received virtually every major award in the television industry for work in his field, and dozens of others from special-interest groups. Fred Rogers lived in Pennsylvania.

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Many children have experienced the death of a pet. This can be their first experience with grief and can help shape how they deal with later experiences with loss. This illustrated book deals with a child's feelings about the loss of a beloved pet. Mr. Rogers is sensitive but clear and direct when he explains the finality of death. This book can also be used to initiate a conversation about the death of a relative in a less threatening way. The parent may want to read the book as well to help explain it to the child.

Carol E. Watkins, M.D.

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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Even God loves this book March 6, 2009
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This was just sent to me via email:

"This is one of the kindest things I've ever experienced. I have no way to know who sent it, but there is a beautiful soul working in the dead letter office of the US postal service. Our 14 year old dog, Abbey, died last month. The day after she died, my 4 year old daughter Meredith was crying and talking about how much she missed Abbey. She asked if we could write a letter to God so that when Abbey got to heaven, God would recognize her. I told her that I thought we could so she dictated these words:

Dear God,
Will you please take care of my dog? She died yesterday and is with you in heaven. I miss her very much. I am happy that you let me have her as my dog even though she got sick. I hope you will play with her. She likes to play with balls and to swim. I am sending a picture of her so when you see her. You will know that she is my dog. I really miss her.
Love, Meredith.

We put the letter in an envelope with a picture of Abbey and Meredith
and addressed it to God/Heaven. We put our return address on it. Then Meredith pasted several stamps on the front of the envelope because she said it would take lots of stamps to get the letter all the way to heaven. That afternoon she dropped it into the letter box at the post office. A few days later, she asked if God had gotten the letter yet. I
told her that I thought He had.
Yesterday, there was a package wrapped in gold paper on our front porch addressed, 'To Meredith' in an unfamiliar hand. Meredith opened it. Inside was a book by Mr. Rogers called, 'When a Pet Dies.' Taped to the inside front cover was the letter we had written to God in its opened envelope. On the opposite page was the picture of Abbey & Meredith and this note:
Dear Meredith,
Abbey arrived safely in heaven. Having the picture was a big help. I recognized Abbey right away. Abbey isn't sick anymore. Her spirit is here with me just like it stays in your heart. Abbey loved being your dog. Since we don't need our bodies in heaven, I don't have any pockets to keep your picture in, so I am sending it back to you in this little book for you to keep and have something to remember Abbey by.
Thank you for the beautiful letter and thank your mother for helping you write it and sending it to me. What a wonderful mother you have.
I picked her especially for you. I send my blessings every day and remember that I love you very much.
By the way, I'm easy to find, I am wherever there is love.
Love, GOD"
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent book to give to famalies that have just lost a pet and have young children in the family. It helps the Mother &/or Father explain to the younger members why the circle of life happens. It helps to explain the pain, the anger and then healing. I think that it also helps the parents too - it builds a foundation of communication and trust. I highly recommend this publication.
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When a Pet Dies
This book was purchased because we lot 4 cats and a guinea pig in a house fire. Even though that type of tragedy is not discussed in the book, the book helped my daughter (then... Read more
Published 2 months ago by mackey73
Comfort for little ones who lost a pet
My niece lost her dog a few months ago and being only 5 years old took it very hard. Ordered this for her when he was sick so that my sister would have it on hand to read to her. Read more
Published 3 months ago by La la
Hard for parent
Very difficult for parent to read to toddlers w/o crying. Well written, heart felt. Toddlers seem to be comforted. Thank you Mr. Rogers.
Published 4 months ago by lgriswol
Good For Children...Adults too!
We are going through this very thing with one of our beloved family pets.

I think it is a very good idea to gently expose children to the concept of death and dying. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alain
when a piet dies by Mister Rogers
I recently lost a 13 year old dog and I am an adult. The book was not appropriate for me, but would be great for a child.
Published 21 months ago by V. Armentrout
Best book I have found on death of pet
I bought this for my five-year-old when our elderly dog died. It's classic Mr. Rogers -- factual, simple, and straightforward. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lillian Howard Potter
something's missing
This book did a good job of explaining the facts about losing a pet, but did not touch on the emotional impact of such a loss at all. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Orange Prop
Not What I Wanted
I bought this to help my 5 year old when we put our cat to sleep, but I never even showed it to her. Read more
Published on December 20, 2009 by Tracy Green
OK but not Great
This was an OK book, but not quite what I expected for the child. There must be other books out there that give a better example and a bit more compassion for the childs feelings... Read more
Published on August 5, 2009 by Sunnie K.
when a pet dies
The gentle style of Fred Rogers is continued in this book for young children who need help expressing grief over the death of a loved pet. Read more
Published on October 14, 2008 by Karen Lam
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