When the little boy finds his mouse has died in the night, he refuses to believe it. 'He's just very, very sleepy.' But dad gently explains. The little boy is at first cross and then sad. Together, he and dad wrap Mousie up, mum finds a box for him, and the little boy puts in some food and a few toys. Then he decorates the box. Suddenly, he wants to get the burying over and done with; he is learning to accept. The quality of the art work is exceptional as always with Jan Ormerod, showing clearly the emotional strength of the family, the intensity of the little boy's anger and sadness, and the gentleness of the parents' handling of the situation. Superb.