Author(s): Judith Viorst

Children's Picture Books | Emotions & Feelings

"My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them..."

But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father he discovers the tenth-- and begins to understand.