When Violet Died Author:Mildred Kantrowitz A touching story of children coming to terms with the death of their pet bird. How they honor her by burying her. When they learn their cat is expecting kittens, they realize that life goes on. — They knew that old Violet was going to die, so it was no surpise when she did. She left her perch on Tuesday at noon, and lay down on her side at the bo... more »ttom of the cage. She rested that way for the next three days. On Friday morning Amy and Eva said goodbye for the very last time...« less