
Saying Goodbye to Lulu
Corinne Demas(Author)
Little, Brown & Company (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-316-04749-4 (ISBN)
Description
This moving story about a girl and her dog is the perfect gentle book to help young readers cope with grief and loss.
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends. They play games together, explore their neighborhood, and even cuddle up to read bedtime stories each night. Lulu is the best dog a girl could ever hope for, but when she grows older and gradually becomes weak, the little girl must face the sad possibility of losing her dear friend, and inevitably, cope with the death of her canine companion. Though she is deeply saddened by Lulu's passing and misses her very much, over time the little girl discovers that the sweet memory of her beloved Lulu will live on forever...in her heart.
With realistic, hopeful illustrations by Ard Hoyt,this tender tale offers an accessible lens to young children learning to understand and cope with the mixed emotions that come with the loss of a loved one.
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends. They play games together, explore their neighborhood, and even cuddle up to read bedtime stories each night. Lulu is the best dog a girl could ever hope for, but when she grows older and gradually becomes weak, the little girl must face the sad possibility of losing her dear friend, and inevitably, cope with the death of her canine companion. Though she is deeply saddened by Lulu's passing and misses her very much, over time the little girl discovers that the sweet memory of her beloved Lulu will live on forever...in her heart.
With realistic, hopeful illustrations by Ard Hoyt,this tender tale offers an accessible lens to young children learning to understand and cope with the mixed emotions that come with the loss of a loved one.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 4 to 8 years, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-316-04749-4 (9780316047494)
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Corinne Demas owns a bearded collie named Argos. She has written numerous award-winning books for children, including The Disappearing IslandandThe Boy Who Was Generous With Salt.
Ard Hoyt is the proud owner of a mutt named Lickerish. He has illustrated several books for children, including I'm a Manatee, by John Lithgow.
Ard Hoyt is the proud owner of a mutt named Lickerish. He has illustrated several books for children, including I'm a Manatee, by John Lithgow.