Ira Says Goodbye

Ira is surprised to discover that his best friend Reggie feels happy about having to move to a new town.

Carol Hurst and Rebecca Otis present a review of "Ira Says Goodbye," a children's picture book by American author Bernard Waber (1924- ), as part of the Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site. This review by Hurst first appeared in "Teaching K-8 Magazine." The book deals with the emotions of a boy whose best friend is moving. Hurst and Otis also offer discussion ideas and suggested activities for the book, as well as a list of related books.

Ira is thrilled to spend the night at Reggie's until his sister raises the question of whether he should take his teddy bear. "An appealing picture book which depicts common childhood qualms with empathy and humor."--"Booklist." Full-color illustrations.

Franny has always been at Havenwood and she loves her school! But now it’s time to go somewhere else…How can Franny say goodbye? Includes a Reader’s Note by the author with information on how to guide children through periods of transition or change and acknowledge their feelings throughout the experience.

"With a new introduction and additional stories"--Jacket.

Lyle is perfectly happy living with the Primms on East 88th St. until irritable Mr. Grumps next door changes all that.

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, whose books on death and dying have sold in the millions, now offers an extraordinary visual record of her work. Through the brilliant photographs of Mal Warshaw, To Live Until We Say Good-Bye gives a gripping, intimate view of Dr. Kübler-Ross's counseling work with terminally ill patients as she brings them to an acceptance of death.

This book provides educators and support staff with viable and inspired ways to meet the particular needs of children in transition. This ground-breaking volume provides a model of transition education that can be used in all elementary schools, public, independent, and international, and is easily integrated into an existing curriculum. The authors have chosen quality children's literature as a springboard for learning about transitions and have developed excellent follow-up activities to use in the classroom and creative ideas for cross-curricular connections. Appendices include Children's Literature Resources, Suggested Resources Related to Transition, and Tips for Parents.