Jim's Dog, Muffins

by Miriam Cohen

Book Overview

When Jim returns to school after his dog Muffins' death, the first graders try to share his loss and ease his pain but Jim refuses to talk or let anyone come near him. However, on the way home from school, Paul cheers up his friend by offering him a slice of pizza and the chance to talk about his dog.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595721002
• ISBN13: 9781595721006
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Star Bright Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 10.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

I read this book when I was young...

I can see the other reviewer's point of view in feeling that this book may be inappropriate for her first grader but I read this book when I was young. I was probably about the same age. I believe it is an excellent book that helped me to understand death and the feelings and actions that go with it before I actually experienced it. I think it is better for children to read it and understand it before they NEED to read it. It opened up a forum for great conversation with my parents and helped me understand the cycle of life. I think it is an excellent book and not inappropriate at all. Again, I stress that every child should read a book like this before they NEED to read it.

Understanding grief

Even if a child has been lucky enough not to experience the loss of a loved one (or a pet), someone they know might well have. Perhaps even a classmate. This wonderful book helps children understand the sadness that comes with loss and, most importantly, that recovery comes with time and good friends. A sensitive treatment of an important issue.