All the Dear Little Animals

Written by Ulf Nilsson · Illustrated by Eva Eriksson

Kids start a funeral business for dead animals, blending humor with compassion.

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72 pages· 550L

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Bookroo's summary

On a summer day, three children launch Funerals Ltd., a quirky venture to honor deceased animals. Esther digs, her brother Puttie cries, and their friend crafts heartfelt poems. As they navigate this unusual business, they explore themes of life, death, and friendship with humor and empathy. Will their venture bring them closer or lead to unexpected challenges? Discover how these young entrepreneurs handle the delicate balance between laughter and loss in a story that touches the heart.

From the publisher

One summer’s day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther’s little brother, Puttie, cried. Early readers will love the dry humor and wonderfully rounded story of All the Dear Little Animals. Nilsson perfectly captures the child’s perspective, balancing compassion and humor. This is a very funny story about a topic that touches all of us.

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