A child experiences the joy of owning a wonderful pet dog who brings her laughter and comfort for years, but the time comes when her dog Bailey can't bring the fun and good times anymore. He now moves slowly and seems very sad so they take him to the vet to see what is wrong. The veterinarian said that Bailey is tired and that he needs to rest, so Bailey is gently put to sleep. Her heart is heavy for she no longer has his touch, but she will never...

""She's in a better place now," adults say again and again. But mortality doesn't seem better, it seems stupid. This forthright exploration of grief and mourning recognizes the anger, confusion, and fear that we feel about death. Necessary, beautiful, and ultimately reassuring, Death Is Stupid is an invaluable tool for discussing death, but also the possibilities for celebrating life and love. The Ordinary Terrible Things Series shows children who...