Jims Dog Muffins

by Miriam Cohen

Book Overview

Everyone in the first grade feels sad when they hear that Jim's dog Muffins has been killed. His friends try to help him feel better, but Jim won't talk or listen to anyone. All he can do is think... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1595720995
• ISBN13: 9781595720993
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Star Bright Books
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 10.2"
• 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.