Mi Vida Después de la Perdida de Una Mascota - by Mari C Schuh (Paperback)

About the Book

"Meet Abe! He likes hockey and fishing. He also lost his pet dog. Abe is real and so are his experiences with death and grief. Learn about his life in this Spanish translation for elementary students"--

Book Synopsis

Meet Abe! He likes hockey and fishing. He also lost his pet dog. Abe is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students. Abe sheds light on how his mother's service dog, Odin, was part of the family and how sad he is about the animal's death, with the help of experienced children's author Mari Schuh. Abe is not defined by his grief, but he misses his dog. His story is augmented by colorful, realistic illustrations. A dyslexic-friendly font promotes accessibility. Includes tips for kids about interacting with friends who are grieving.

Review Quotes

"Empathetic portrayal of diverse characters...exemplary models for nonfiction children's series." --School Library Journal

"What sets this exceptional series apart is its nuanced approach to sensitive topics, skillfully weaving diversity into the fabric of each story...Both school and public librarians will want access to this series, as it's great for approaching sensitive topics." --School Library Journal