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Highlights
- This touching story of losing a dear pet and learning how to move forward is told in endearing diary entries and tender, childlike art.
- 4-8 Years
- 10.1" x 8.2" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
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Book Synopsis
This touching story of losing a dear pet and learning how to move forward is told in endearing diary entries and tender, childlike art. "Whoop-a-loop and wahoo!" writes the young girl in her diary on the day she welcomes her pet fish, Frank, into her home. She and Frank play games such as Hide and Seek and Who Can Hold Their Breath the Longest (Frank wins that one!), they dress up for Halloween together, and she writes Frank lullabies and valentines. But one day Frank doesn't come out from his hiding place and isn't interested in his fish food. A few days later he has died and she is inconsolable. Frank was her forever friend, and she could never love another fish. Or could she?Review Quotes
"This tender, earnest look at the beautiful connection between pet and child is deeply authentic, showcasing the intense emotions, effectively expressed by Betawi's quirky artwork, which has an intimate, childlike feel that pairs well with the journal format. Ferguson's earnest epistolary text, by turns bubbly and raw with sorrow, captures the youngster's deep emotions with empathy and understanding. A loving look at being thankful for the time we have with others--however fleeting." --Kirkus
About the Author
Kerry Ferguson writes stories for kids and their families for the page and for the stage. A professor, poet, playwright, and picture-book author, she has had two of her plays mounted at the South Carolina Children's Theatre. She lives in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with her fun and funny family of humans, dogs, and rabbits. Aliaa Betawi is a Palestinian illustrator living in Egypt. She wants to make kids feel seen, heard, and less lonely. She is also the illustrator of A MAP FOR FALASTEEN by Maysa Odeh.Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 8.2 Inches (W) x .3 Inches (D)
Weight: .92 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Animals
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Theme: Fish
Format: Hardcover
Author: Kerry Ferguson
Language: English
Street Date: August 5, 2025
TCIN: 1000476429
UPC: 9780593700204
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-2145
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.3 inches length x 8.2 inches width x 10.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.92 pounds
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