A story about grieving the death of a pet and how a loved one’s presence can remain after they are gone
| 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 affirm or contradict beliefs about the afterlife and may be appropriate for both secular families and families of faith.
⋅ An author's note recommends two online resources that can help you support children and teenagers who are coping with the death of a pet or another loved one.
⋅ A free, downloadable parental guide is available from Annick Press.
Reviews
“A reassuring choice for those who have lost a loved one, pet or otherwise.”
— Kirkus Reviews