Sometimes it's hard to be the bearer of bad news. How do you find the right words to tell a child that God doesn't exist, or to let your ex boyfriend know that he's the father?

Help is at hand with this handy collection of charming furballs bearing bad news. Just find the message you need, cut it out and post it, safe in the knowledge that a photo of a duckling sleeping on a teddy bear will soften the blow. With an unfortunate message and an adorable animal for every occasion, Grandma's Dead: Breaking Bad News with Baby Animals will save you time – and the lucky recipient can at least find solace in having a bittersweet memento they will treasure for ever.