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Goodbye Mog
- Author
- Judith Kerr
- Narrator
- Tacy Kneale
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 7 November 2024
- Run Time
- 8 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Picture books: character books, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cats including big cats, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Cats
What to expect
Say goodbye to MOG in this incredibly moving story from Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the MOG series.
Mog was tired. She was dead tired… Mog thought, ‘I want to sleep for ever.’ And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next.
Join the Thomas family as they say goodbye to their dear pet Mog, and get a new kitten. It could all be a disaster, but Mog is still there to help…
A touching tribute to a character beloved for generations of children, Goodbye Mog is the perfect story for a gentle introduction to the subjects of grief and bereavement, with the one and only MOG herself.
Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere.
Critics Review
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‘Kerr’s warmth, humour and honesty make this an engaging introduction to a difficult topic’ Financial Times
‘A supremely sensitive story’ The Times
‘The best, most consoling book for children on the subject of bereavement…a joy to read’ The Independent on Sunday
Praise for Mog:
‘Since her debut in 1970, Mog has become… a national hero.’ Junior Magazine‘A firm favourite on children's bookshelves’ The Telegraph
‘Mog is a star, she really is. I can't recommend her highly enough. Someone should give that cat a medal, or an egg for breakfast.’ The Bookbag
‘Delightful stories about the family cat with attitude.’ The Guardian
Praise for Judith Kerr:
‘One of the best authors a child of 3+ could encounter.’ The Times“It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman
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Details
- Author
- Judith Kerr
- Narrator
- Tacy Kneale
- Duration
- 8 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 November 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008736637
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Picture books: character books, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Cats including big cats, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Death and grief, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Pets and pet care: Cats
Synopsis
Say goodbye to MOG in this incredibly moving story from Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the MOG series. Mog was tired. She was dead tired… Mog thought, ‘I want to sleep for ever.’ And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next. Join the Thomas family as they say goodbye to their dear pet Mog, and get a new kitten. It could all be a disaster, but Mog is still there to help… A touching tribute to a character beloved for generations of children, Goodbye Mog is the perfect story for a gentle introduction to the subjects of grief and bereavement, with the one and only MOG herself. Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published over fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere.
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