The Tenth Good Thing About Barney [Paperback]

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 can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.Judith Viorst is the author of the belovedAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, which has sold some four million copies; the Lulu books, includingLulu and the Brontosaurus; theNew York TimesbestsellerNecessary Losses; four musicals; and poetry for children and young adults. Her most recent books of poetry includeWhat Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?andNearing Ninety.

Erik Blegvadwas born in Denmark and studied at the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen. Mr. Blegvad has illustrated more than one hundred children's books, includingTwelve Talesby Hans Christian Andersen,Riddle Roadby Elizabeth Spires,Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear!by N. M. Bodecker, andSea Clocks: The Story of Longitudeby Louise Borden. The Blegvads divide their time between England, France, and Wardsboro, Vermont.