Meet Aleta. She has two best friends, Cassie and Nina, and she wants to be a vet. Aleta knows that animals don't live forever, but when her dog Kate dies, she can't believe it.

It just feels so unfair! And she doesn't want to talk about it. She wants to be alone, and she's really sad and a little angry, too.

This is a sensitive, beautifully written book designed to help young people cope with their grief over the death of a pet. It is filled with both poignancy and humor - a combination that really 'hooks' readers of all ages. It deals specifically with the loss of a dog, but acknowledges that grief can accompany the loss of any pet. It takes seriously the emotional depth of grief.

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TOPIC: Death, Grief

AUTHOR: Wayne L. Wilson

GRADE LEVELS: 3-8 /AGES 8-13

RECOMMENDED FOR: Individual Counseling, Small Group Counseling

STORYBOOK: 6 X 6, 48 PAGES, FULL COLOR, PAPERBACK, © 2009