Where's Big Dog? - by Jessica Collins & Lisa Melamed (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"Heartfelt and real." -- Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

"One day, quickly and peacefully, Big Dog died. It was the worst day ever." If you've ever loved a pet, Where's Big Dog? was written for you.

When we lose our pets-and it always happens too soon-it's devastating. Where's Big Dog? takes us on a journey to "find" them again: in the clouds in the sky, in the trunk of a tree, in the swirl of a marble countertop. Thoughtfully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is a reminder that, even after goodbye, your best friend will always be by your side.

"...not only moving, it's comforting and restorative as well. You don't have to be a dog-lover to love Where's Big Dog? You just have to be human." -- Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three

Review Quotes

"A lovely book for anyone, young or old, who has experienced the heartbreak of losing a dog. Touching and tender, with engaging illustrations, Where's Big Dog? will remain on my coffee table for a long time to come as a reminder of my missed furry family members." -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author, Counting By 7s

"Having loved and lost our own Big Dogs over the years, this one hit home. Heartfelt and real." -- Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

"Jessica Collins and Lisa Melamed have written a gentle, quiet book that will steal your heart. Carla Naude's illustrations complement their words beautifully. How do we heal after saying goodbye to someone we love? The book's answer is not only moving, it's comforting and restorative as well. You don't have to be a dog-lover to love Where's Big Dog? You just have to be human. Wonderful." -- Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three

"Reading this was like hugging Fiona again. It reminded me that the love we feel for them never disappears--it just changes form. This book made me smile as I remembered that she lives in every corner of my heart." -- Eugenio Derbez

"Wow, this book got to me. So simple, but so true." -- Marlee Matlin

About the Author

Jessica Collins is an Emmy winning actress currently starring in the bilingual, half-hour comedy series, Acapulco for Apple TV, and Lionsgate Television. She's had a career in television and film for over 30 years, where she's known for her work on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Young and the Restless, and Dolly Parton's Heartstrings--just to name a few. Jessica earned a culinary degree from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu and is a published author on culinary arts. Her other passions include all things family alongside her husband and daughter, and her never-ending love for her canine daughter, Lucy, who crossed over the rainbow bridge in 2024.

Lisa Melamed has written and produced television programs for network, cable, and streaming, including Nickelodeon's Hey, Dude; Golden Globe winner Party of Five, and Dolly Parton's Heartstrings. She began her career at Scholastic Productions. This is her first book.