FICTION

Tim's Goodbye

by Steven SALERNO
illus. by Steven Salerno. 40p. Farrar/Margaret Ferguson Bks. Apr. 2018. Tr $17.99. ISBN 9780374306472.
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PreS-Gr 2—Margot is sad because her pet turtle named Tim has passed away. Her friends help mourn her loss, and they rally together to say goodbye. With illustrations created in only yellow, blue, black, and white, and with a single sentence per page, this book is a simple exploration of children accepting the death of a pet and learning to say goodbye. It illustrates that it is natural to be sad and demonstrates a few of the ways that friends can come together to sympathize and support one another. The story has a positive ending, as Tim arrives in a place where he can be a happy turtle forever. The black line drawings have a classic feel to them. The mostly yellow backgrounds also keep the sad story light and hopeful.
VERDICT This uncomplicated tale of love, loss, friendship, and hope is a great addition for library collections to use one-on-one or with a small group.
Reviewed by Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE , Apr 01, 2018

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