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Goodbye Mog

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Goodbye Mog by Judith Kerr is a touching children's book that explores themes of love, loss, and remembrance. It follows the story of Mog, a beloved family cat who has lived a full life and is preparing to say goodbye. Through gentle storytelling and warm illustrations, the book addresses difficult emotions in a comforting manner, making it a heartfelt read for children and parents alike.
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Goodbye Mog

Say goodbye to MOG in this incredibly moving and stunningly illustrated story from Judith Kerr, creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and the MOG series.

The illustrated adventures of the nation’s favourite cat, from the author of The Tiger Who Came To Tea

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Mog was tired. She was dead tired... Mog thought, 'I want to sleep forever.' And so she did. But a little bit of her stayed awake to see what would happen next.

A beautifully illustrated story with a new cover reissue that bids a fond farewell to everyone's favourite family cat. Mog keeps watch over the upset Thomas family, who miss her terribly, and she wonders how they will ever manage without her.

Nothing happens for some time! Then suddenly, one day, Mog sees a little kitten in the house. The kitten is frightened of everythingβ€”noise, newspapers, bags, and being picked up. Mog thinks the kitten is very stupid. But then Mog realises that the nervous kitten doesn't know how to play and just needs 'a little bit of help'.

And so, Mog pushes the surprised kitten into Debbie's lap, where it finds it actually likes being tickled and stroked. The new family pet is settled in at last. But Debbie says she will always remember Mog. 'So I should hope,' thinks Mog. And she flies up and up and up right into the sun.

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Judith Kerr's Goodbye Mog is warmly received for its sensitive approach to dealing with the topic of bereavement. With its engaging warmth and humour, the book offers a touching portrayal that is both amusing and moving, making it an invaluable resource for children navigating challenging emotions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007149698

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 1980

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Children's Books

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Judith Kerr OBE was born in Berlin. Her family left Germany in 1933 to escape the rising Nazi party, and came to England. She studied at the Central School of Art and later worked as a scriptwriter for the BBC. Judith married the celebrated screenwriter Nigel Kneale in 1954. She left the BBC to look after their two children, who inspired her first picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Published in 1968 and never out of print in the fifty years since, it has become a much-loved classic and perennial bestseller. Her second book was Mog the Forgetful Cat, which was published in 1970 and has also gone on to become a beloved classic, with Mog appearing in a further 17 adventures in the years since. Judith was awarded the Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016, and in 2019 was named Illustrator of the Year at the British Book Awards. Judith died in May 2019 at the age of 95, and her stories continue to entertain and delight generations of children.

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