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Good-bye, Baby Max
by Diane Cantrell
Max, a class pet, dies and the class has to deal with their loss.
Mrs. B's kindergarten class anxiously awaited the arrival of three baby chicks, which they have already named. But Max, the last one to hatch, doesn't make it into the world. The next morning, Mrs. B has to break the sad news to the class. The rest of the story, told in rhyming text, shows how the children and the teacher handle their grief. “Silence falls over the room. Liz and Rob begin to cry. ‘Don't worry,’ says Mrs. B. ‘We'll find a way to say good-bye.’”
This simple and tender story takes a look at an occurrence that most every child, unfortunately experiences at least once during their childhood - the death of a class pet or a pet of their own. The colorful illustrations by Heather Castles are soft and muted, adding to the seriousness of the subject. The expressions on the faces of the multi-cultural children are precious and touching.
This a a great book for any young child experiencing a loss, especially appropriate for ages 4 through 8. This is a difficult subject to approach with a young child and this book would ease that conversation.
Title: Good-bye, Baby Max
Author: Diane Cantrell
Publisher: Bridgeway Books
ISBN: 9781933538952
Review written by: Janet Pope
Reviewer's Rating:9
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