God Needed a Puppy

Written by John Gray · Illustrated by Shanna Brickell

Two woodland friends help a grieving child understand why a puppy was gone so soon.

40 pages· ~700L· AR ~4.5

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Bookroo's summary

When a young puppy dies suddenly, the loss feels unfair. In this gentle Christian picture book, Edgar the Owl and Freddy the Fox help readers see that saying goodbye to a beloved animal does not mean saying goodbye forever. Written after the author lost his own six-month-old puppy, it offers comfort to children and families grieving a pet.

From the publisher

Edgar the Owl and Freddy the Fox show readers of all ages how saying goodbye to a beloved animal does not mean saying goodbye forever. A portion of proceeds will be donated to animal shelters around the country. ---------- When John's puppy Samuel died unexpectedly at just six months old it brought a profound sadness to their home and a sense that this was just not fair. For the first time John understood how a child must feel when they lose a pet of any age, asking themselves, "Why?" Hoping to turn his pain into something positive, John put pen to paper and wrote a story to help any child who has lost a pet.In God Needed a Puppy John guides children through the grieving process by using friendly animals from the forest to explain the reasons why a beloved pet sometimes has to leave us. He reassures them that this "goodbye" is not forever and offers hope that other furry friends will someday come into their lives.

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