The Tenth Good Thing about Barney

"My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney, so I could tell them..." But the small boy who loved Barney could only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand. This book appeared on Mrs. Laura Bush's Family Favorites list, for special comfort books.