In this useful book from the First Experience series the affable star of Mister Rogers Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural healing thing to do. A sensitive and sensible first book about death. --The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books Filled with warmth and reassurance ...When a Pet Dies assures youngsters that no matter how badly they feel when they lose a pet in time their hurt will ease and they will be able to remember with fondness the happiness they shared. --Booklist Fred Rogers and Jim Judkis live in Pittsburgh PA.