Book Review: Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! by Cori Doerrfeld

Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
by Cori Doerrfeld (jP Doerrfeld)

I was drawn to this book because of its adorable cover and my fondness for another of Doerrfeld’s books, The Rabbit Listened. This book and its detailed illustrations can help teach children about emotion regulation. Though we feel grief when we lose a pet or a friend moves away, we can try to look for the silver lining, such as the friendships strengthened through shared sorrow or the newfound opportunity to send hand-written letters to each other. That being said, it is important to allow children to process through their emotions, negative or otherwise, so I’d encourage a reader to gather other titles such as those listed below to help balance the messaging.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try The Happy Book by Andy Rash, I’m Worried by Michael Ian Black, Hooray for Today! by Brian Won or Frederick, by Leo Lionni.]

[ official Cori Doerrfeld web site ]

Recommended by Naomi S.
Eiseley and Williams Branch Libraries

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