The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral

by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic

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"When your something wonderful becomes something dead, having a backyard funeral helps when everything feels awful and the words don't come."--Back cover. A picture book that endeavors to help children in their understanding and acceptance of the death of a pet, providing step-by-step advice for burying, reminiscing, and grieving.… (more)

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Fun and quirky, this book is a good one for parents to share after the loss of a beloved pet. Even a pill bug. Because after all, someone sees it as a pet (

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Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 2023)

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"When your something wonderful becomes something dead, having a backyard funeral helps when everything feels awful and the words don't come."--Back cover. A picture book that endeavors to help children in their understanding and acceptance of the death of a pet, providing step-by-step advice for burying, reminiscing, and grieving.

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