Aloha Cheerio
Judy Friesen-Wood
- Reading
- Consider reading together and pausing to let the child share thoughts or memories. Follow their lead; the book's specific treatment of Cheerio's death is unclear.
- Themes
- Remembering a much-loved pet: The family recalls Cheerio's companionship and the fun she brought during her life with them. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Living with loss: After Cheerio's death, the family feels a void and slowly fills it. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- Death and grief are central to the story: Cheerio dies, and her family feels a void.