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Goodbye, Mousie follows a boy as he mourns the sudden loss of his cherished pet mouse. The story explores the quiet moments of grief he shares with friends and family, including the meaningful ritual of burying Mousie. Through these experiences, the boy gradually learns how remembrance and caring actions can ease his sorrow and help him heal.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robie H. Harris
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