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silentcat7135's review
4.0
The little board book "Mog and Me" was my daughter's first favorite book, one that I had to read to her over and over. Although we never ended up reading any of the other Mog books when she was little, I did end up picking up some remaindered copies of "Goodbye Mog" to carry in the bookstore I ran at the time, shelving them in the "grief" section rather than the "kids" section to keep from inadvertently traumatizing someone. When I saw my daughter pick this up to check out, now in her 20s, I still had the urge to scream, "Noooooo!" to protect her from the sadness of it.
It is, however, an extremely well-done, sensitive book about the death of a well-loved pet. I wouldn't recommend it unless there was a recent or forseeable loss of a pet, but in those circumstances, I would recommend it highly.
It is, however, an extremely well-done, sensitive book about the death of a well-loved pet. I wouldn't recommend it unless there was a recent or forseeable loss of a pet, but in those circumstances, I would recommend it highly.
bileducks's review
5.0
This was so sad, but I loved it. And I loved reading more about Judith Kerr's reasoning behind why Mog had to die. I don't want you to be sad forever, but please don't forget me when I'm gone.
fourfootedbeasts's review
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
victoriajaynes's review
4.0
Shouldn't there be a rule that little kids books don't kill off the main character? This was heartbreakingly beautiful, and it took a lot to make sure I didn't cry. Mog was such an important part of my childhood, and I think this was an amazing ending to an amazing collection of books
elandraguibert's review
1.0
Completely traumatising.
I borrowed the book from the school library when I was in Year 1, so 5 or 6 years old. I absolutely loved Mog and would lol forward to getting another one of her books each week.
Of course when I borrowed ‘Goodbye Mog’ 5 year old me thought nothing of the title and took it home to read.
Cue Saturday morning when I finish it, with the beloved Mog flying directly into the sun and me bursting into tears. I was inconsolable. I couldn’t understand what happened or why. It was and still is the most devastating thing I’ve read. I still refuse to read the book. I recently heard the audiobook playing and burst into tears.
Kerr intended the book to be a gentle approach to a difficult topic such as death. She did not succeed in her goal. The book is heavy-handed and difficult for the intended audience to understand. Perhaps for slightly older readers who already have a slight understanding of death it would work better. If wanting to introduce young children to the topic of death I suggest looking for a different book.
One that does not involve a character that fit the past 15 books they have grown to love.
I borrowed the book from the school library when I was in Year 1, so 5 or 6 years old. I absolutely loved Mog and would lol forward to getting another one of her books each week.
Of course when I borrowed ‘Goodbye Mog’ 5 year old me thought nothing of the title and took it home to read.
Cue Saturday morning when I finish it, with the beloved Mog flying directly into the sun and me bursting into tears. I was inconsolable. I couldn’t understand what happened or why. It was and still is the most devastating thing I’ve read. I still refuse to read the book. I recently heard the audiobook playing and burst into tears.
Kerr intended the book to be a gentle approach to a difficult topic such as death. She did not succeed in her goal. The book is heavy-handed and difficult for the intended audience to understand. Perhaps for slightly older readers who already have a slight understanding of death it would work better. If wanting to introduce young children to the topic of death I suggest looking for a different book.
One that does not involve a character that fit the past 15 books they have grown to love.
kmcbee's review against another edition
1.0
Could be good for others, but this isn’t the message I’m trying to send.
ellielabbett's review against another edition
5.0
Quite a warm and hopeful story about how life goes on after you lose something or someone that you love, and how life continues for those left behind.
Would be a great stimulus for philosophical debates about life after death and remembering those who we have lost.
Would be a great stimulus for philosophical debates about life after death and remembering those who we have lost.
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