The young narrator's best friend, Rudi, is very sick, and it's hard for her to understand. When Rudi dies, the narrator and the other children in s...
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Oct 23, 2009
Valerie
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A beautifully written and illustrated book, tells the story of the eternal friendship between a young boy and girl. As neighbors, the narrator and her friend Rudi do all sorts of things together: have tea parties, play with dolls, go on hikes, paint her garden gate, make a hummingbird feeder, and even play computer games or color when Rudi is sick. Rudi, however, is very sick, as the narrator's mother explains, "Rudi was sinking and they'd taken him t More...
A beautifully written and illustrated book, tells the story of the eternal friendship between a young boy and girl. As neighbors, the narrator and her friend Rudi do all sorts of things together: have tea parties, play with dolls, go on hikes, paint her garden gate, make a hummingbird feeder, and even play computer games or color when Rudi is sick. Rudi, however, is very sick, as the narrator's mother explains, "Rudi was sinking and they'd taken him t More...
Jan 26, 2012
Abbey
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I like this book, but it was hard for me to read becuase it is so emotional. I think if I read this book aloud to my class I would probably cry. It is a beautiful story that teaches children about love, friendship, and loss. I think 2nd graders would not be able to grasp the concept, but I think older students could use this book to help them relate to a tough/difficult time of loss in their lives.
Oct 01, 2010
Marcie
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I'm so glad someone in my DU class had this as a part of their Personal Literature Connection. I think it will be very useful for that request of a book for helping children cope with a loss. I have a number of bibliographies about Death and for some reason it was not on them. I trust prolific Eve Bunting to so beautifully help us deal with difficult topics.
Nov 06, 2009
Jennifer
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Good for children (~5-8yrs) grieving the loss of a friend. multi-ethnic friendly.
Jun 04, 2009
Beverley
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My english teacher's grandson is Rudi. Except, Eve used Rudi as a fake name. I think the grandson was related or something. Anyways, he had leukemia. It was really sad....
Sep 19, 2007
Library. When young Rudo dies, his classmates build a pond ti the schoolyard to remember him.
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