This book help's children deal with their emotions when their pet dies. In the book, Jim is observably very sad and doesn't talk to anyone. Jim also expresses his feelings in other ways. In the end, his friends keep trying to make him feel better and Jim realizes they just want to help.
Ages 3-5
Source - Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Library

age: 4
Summary: Jim lost his dog, so he did not talk with his classmates and did not smile. Then, his friends tried to support him and cheered him up, but it did not work. However, Paul, Jim’s friend, understands his emotion, and he can help and cheer him up.
*Children can make inferences about the feelings and intentions of others and can view a situation from more than one perspective, seeing the viewpoint of another person.
Source: Pierce library

This book is about a little boy that has a pet dog that gets hit by a garbage truck and dies, but his friends surround him with support. ( )

When young Jim, looses his dog and best friend, he finds it hard to cope with death and talking about those feelings.

Ages: 3-5
Source: Pierce College Library. ( )

I would share this book with a child who had just lost a pet. ( )