Saying Good-Bye

<p><p>Having a pet is a big part of many children’s lives. It helps teach them about responsibility and love. And for many it is a first lesson about loss.</p></p><p><p>Based on a true story author Linda Regalia Stankey’s Saying Good-Bye tells of a family’s first experience with a pet. Carrie desperately wanted a pet and her parents agreed on a kitten they name Kiki. He grew to be a happy and lovable cat. One beautiful day Carrie tied Kiki by the barn while the family was away. Sadly they return home to a tragedy.</p></p><p><p>Losing someone you love whether a person or a beloved pet is never easy. Saying Good-Bye is a story of love and loss and eventually recovery after losing a pet.</p></p>