Jasper's Day

by Marjorie Blain Parker

Book Overview

Today Riley's family is celebrating Jasper's Day. Everything they do will be in honor of Jasper -- sort of like a birthday. But it isn't Jasper's birthday. The old dog's cancer has gotten really bad.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550749579
• ISBN13: 9781550749571
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Kids Can Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Saying Goodbye to a Friend

This box of Kleenex book is about Riley, a young boy who is very attached to his beautiful golden retriever, Jasper. As Jasper ages, he can no longer romp and play. He also has cancer and is very limited in what he can do. As the dog's impending death draws near, the boy's family talk to him seriously about having Riley euthanized. I like the gentle and honest explanation of euthanasia the boy is given. I also like the way Riley is made part of that final decision. Just before Jasper's train makes its last stop, Riley takes him to all their favorite places so they can recapture some happy memories they had together. A beautiful story that will undoubtedly make you cry, this is a wonderful book for all ages. For anybody who has ever had to make the agonizing decision of having a pet euthanized, this book will provide some comfort. A good companion to I'll Always Love You]; [[ASIN:0316702781 Saying Goodbye to Lulu; The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven's Gain and Old Dog and the Christmas Wish.

5 hankie book

If you are a dog lover, I recommend you buy this book. I also recommend you read it in private so you can cry in peace. It is a beautifully written account of the last day of a Golden Retriever who's family is giving him one special day before he must take one last trip to the vet. Written from the perspective of Jasper's "boy", it is heart warming and realistic in dealing with the pain of losing a beloved dog.

Jasper's Day

I read this book while sitting in a veterinarian's office about one month after I lost my thirteen year old golden retriever(a lot like Jasper) that I had had since I was 7 years old. I was bawling my eyes out about 2 pages in, but I just couldn't put it down. Although it was painful to read, it is a wonderful book. I recommend it for all pet lovers. It makes you realise that you are not alone when you lose a beloved pet. There are people that understand.

Family Favorite

Jasper's Day is a not only a must for every dog owner of the world, it is also a must if you own or have ever owned and lost a pet. This is a perfect addition to every home library. Not only is it a tender engaging story, but it can be used to help kids understand and work through their own feelings of loss and grief.

You can't read this story without a tissue.

This is a touching story about a boy Riley who wants to make his retriever Jasper's last day very special. Together the family celebrates what a great companion Jasper has been by visiting many of the places that have been special to him. I would read this story along with my child. Although sad, it is a sweet story of a family's love and respect for a dog they certainly viewed as a member of the family.