Lola Says Goodbye

Lola Says Goodbye is an excellent tool to help the youngest readers understand death in simple, straightforward ways. The real photos of a dog and fish make for an engaging story on a difficult topic. Lola is expressive and captures the emotions of confusion, sadness, and acceptance that her fish friend, Morris, has died. Overall, this book would make a good starting point when discussing losing a pet for the first time. The short sentences and simple language make it especially appropriate for toddler and preschool readers.