By Rebecca Elliott (author) , Rebecca Elliott (illustrator)
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Jack is just a lovely cat: not snooty, like some; never angry; fun to play with! As Jack gets older though, it’s like he’s fading away. When Jack dies, his family have a little funeral for him, and – after a time – another cat. He’s not Jack, but he’s still pretty awesome.
This lovely book will help children come to terms with the death of a pet. Rebecca Elliott’s illustrations beautifully convey the detail of family life, before and after Jack, the faces of the people and animals alike hugely expressive.
Toby's cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old - and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he's gone. Then Toby meets a crazy cat called Humphrey...
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In this charming and beautifully illustrated picture book Rebecca Elliott addresses the difficult subject of a child's first experience of the death of a pet with warmth, sensitivity and well placed humour.
“[Rebecca Elliott is] an exceptionally talented illustrator” Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids
“Witty, hilarious, beautifully illustrated… a classic in the making” It’s All About Stories Blog on Mr Super Poopy Pants
“Children will talk endlessly about this book” The Bookseller on Zoo Girl
Always the eternal daydreamer and doodler Rebecca Elliott 's school project from the age of six has in it the line “When I grow up I want to be a writer and an artist”. After a brief trip into a more serious life involving gaining a degree in Philosophy followed by an insanely dull office job Rebecca returned to her childhood career plans.
Since 2002 she has written and illustrated dozens of children’s picture books including, Cub’s First Winter, Naked Trevor , The Last Tiger, Milo’s Pet Egg and Zoo Girl which was nominated for the 2012 Kate Greenaway Medal. She has also written about her own children, one of whom has severe special needs, in her books Just Because and Sometimes which have been met with accolades from former children’s laureates Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen, five star reviews and much media coverage from, amongst others, The Independent and Radio 2.
Rebecca also teaches adult courses on writing and illustrating children’s books, regularly visits schools and runs workshops for children at events including the Edinburgh Literary Festival.
She lives in Suffolk with her ‘inspirations’ - her husband Matthew, a history teacher, and three children, Clementine, Toby and Benjamin and continues to spend her days doodling and daydreaming.
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Toby's cat, Jack, is THE best cat EVER. But Jack is getting old - and Toby will miss his furry best friend terribly when he's gone.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Missing Jack and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-6 years old
Missing Jack features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Bereavement and Grief, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Books for Babies and Toddlers
Paperback, Hardback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
Missing Jack was written by Rebecca Elliott and published by Lion Children's Books an imprint of Lion Hudson Plc
Missing Jack has 32 pages
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.
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