Missing Jack

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Pub Date 20 Feb 2015 | Archive Date 23 Aug 2015
Lion Hudson Plc | Lion Children's Books

Description

Toby’s cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old – and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he’s gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey… In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott addresses the difficult subject of a child's first experience of the death of a pet with warmth, sensitivity and well placed humour. Awards: 2011 JUNIOR MAGAZINE DESIGN AWARDS Most Promising New Talent – SHORTLISTED 2011 NASEN AWARDS (National Association of Special Education Needs) Inclusive Children’s Book of the Year – SHORTLISTED 2011 NURSERY WORLD AWARDS Three to Fives New Launch – FINALIST 2010-11 PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE Children’s Book of the Year – FINALIST 2012 - KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL - LONG LIST 2012 - DOLLY GRAY CHILDREN'S LITERATURE AWARD - WINNER

Toby’s cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old – and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he’s gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey… In this charming and...


Advance Praise

"I love that being okay with a new pet does not mean forsaking the old one but rather honoring their memory. The language is very simple and says the most without being overly wordy."

Laura Zalesak, Goodreads

"I love that being okay with a new pet does not mean forsaking the old one but rather honoring their memory. The language is very simple and says the most without being overly wordy."

Laura Zalesak...

Available Editions

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ISBN 9780745965024
PRICE £9.99 (GBP)

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This is a beautiful book that will be perfect for any family that suffers the loss of a pet no matter how big or small. I wish I had it last year when we lost not only our dog but our cat and our goldfish! My granddaughters were devastated and this book would have been a good way of getting a child to talk about their feelings of loss and guilt for living any new pet.
This went down well with my 4 year old granddaughter and is certainly one she will like to have read to her again. I also now have Rebecca Elliots "My stinky new school" which we have read together already and will be handy to keep for when she starts school in September. I received a copy of this book via netgalley in return for an honest review so many thanks to the publisher for the ARC.

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Anyone who has children with a cat who is dying or dead, this book might be helpful by explaining the life and death cycle and the possibility of loving a new cat again; not replacing but welcoming a new different pet. It does not include religious beliefs; only a burial with the whole family gathered and song. I love how both the passed on and new cat clearly are different and their differences are described and physically apparent. I love that being okay with a new pet does not mean forsaking the old one but rather honoring their memory. The language is very simple and says the most without being overly wordy. It's beautifully illustrated. If something happened to our Autumn in the next couple years while the reading level is still appropriate, this would be the book I'd read to my boys.

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this was a pretty cool book. i like how it dealt with the death of a pet and even though that pet was awesome, it doesn't mean another pet isn't pretty cool too.

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A beautiful book to share with children-and adults-about the aging and loss of a beloved incredible cat. The illustrations are lush with details, and the writing is filled with descriptive and lyrical writing that is a joy to read aloud. The simple sentence, " It was almost like he was fading away," is such a perfect way to describe the aging and slowing of a loved furry friend.
The narration though a child's voice is delightful and so aptly describes how much patience his cat, Jack, has with his brother and sister. The subtle inclusion of a sibling in a wheelchair is well done along with a well chosen funeral song....which you will be humming as you finish the book.

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