My Life with Losing a Pet - 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 illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book 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

"With a thoroughly age appropriate approach to sensitive subjects, this simply outstanding series is especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school and community collections." --Midwest Book Review

"An excellent resource for caregivers and classrooms alike to address tough topics, appropriate for both children going through them and their peers who want to understand." --School Library Journal

"Colorful, useful, and reliable, this series encourages children to view others' problems with empathy and an open mind." --Booklist