Jim Judkis

In this book from the First Experience series, the star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do.

Explains what it means to be friends and some of the easy and difficult aspects of friendship.

Discusses what it means to be part of a family and examines some feelings that adopted children may have.

Describes the typical activities and feelings children can experience at a day care center, including the fun, excitement, and apprehensions involved in being away from home.

Discusses the changes involved in becoming part of a stepfamily and ways to deal with the new situation.