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Angus Is Here

Angus Is Here
  • Publisher: Annick Press (North America)
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A new children's picture book about coping with grief after the death of a pet

Angus is here.
Angus is our dog. I’ve seen him sneaking, peeking, everywhere.
I’ve seen him in my bedroom, a flicker in the corner of my eye. When I turn my head, he disappears.
I’ve seen his tag wagging under the table when we’re having dinner. When I feel for him with my feet, I find nothing but air.
I’ve heard his hopeful sniff when I’m making a snack, his nails clicking on the floor when I'm by the hooks where we keep his leash.
One second he’s there, the next he’s not...

Angus may have passed away, but his presence is still felt throughout the family home. In fact, sometimes it feels like Angus is everywhere — until the day he appears to be truly gone.

Tenderly illustrated by Paul Covello, Angus Is Here is a heartfelt story about grieving the loss of a beloved family member and learning to hold onto their memory.

Key Points for Caregivers
⋅ Angus Is Here provides a child-friendly definition of death. You may wish to add to this definition using language that is suitable for your child.
⋅ The story doesn't contradict or affirm beliefs about the afterlife and may be appropriate for both secular families and families of faith.
⋅ Understandably, many children's books about death focus on its immediate aftermath. To reflect the enduring nature of loss, the main character in Angus Is Here navigates grief over a longer period of time.
⋅ An author's note recommends two online resource hubs that can help you support children and teenagers coping with the death of a pet or another loved one.

Coming in July 2023.

To request a review copy, interview, or book presentation, please be in touch via the contact page or contact Annick Press through its web site.

 


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