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.