What do you say to a child when their beloved pet dies? When a youngster’s dog tragically, a caring neighbor comforts the youngster by imagining the pet as the central character in a Big Play. Their friendship deepens as, one-by-one, they work through the roller-coaster emotions of grief. And their story ends in a surprising way that neither quite imagined.
Offering quick comfort to the heartbroken and illustrated with magical portraits of real-life dogs who touched their owners hearts in special ways, this short book unfolds through dialogue alone to encourage readers to imagine the scenes as suits their personal life experiences of loss.
Through its imaginative perspective and gentle exploration of the stages of grief, I Heard Your Dog Died is a healing story to lift the spirits of anyone age 9 to 99 feeling heartbroken at the loss of a dear companion. Read it and weep…for joy!
Pet Journal with Stories & Coloring Pages
Collect and organize everything special about your pet in this keepsake journal
Keep all your pet’s important details in one place, write your pet’s memoir, describe the ways your pet adds meaning to your life—even draw your pet’s portrait!
This unique journal will enable you to:
Color the full-page illustrations from I Heard Your Dog Died then follow the suggestions for drawing your own pet.
Read the stories of the twelve dogs illustrated in I Heard Your Dog Died: Imaginings for Those Who Have Lost a Pet . Be inspired to write about how your pet has touched your life. You’ll meet:
Sadie is one of 12 dogs whose stories and portraits are featured in Rambling Dog’s upcoming PET JOURNAL with Stories & Coloring Pages.
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Stories & Life Lessons to Deepen Your Critter Connection
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