I'll Always Love You
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1985 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I'll Always Love You

Written by Hans Wilhelm

A child learns to cope with loss through cherished memories of a beloved pet.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,154 ratings
32 pages· 371 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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In a heartwarming tale, a child and their dachshund, Elfie, share countless adventures and nightly affirmations of love. As they grow together, the child faces the inevitable farewell to their cherished friend. This tender story gently explores the themes of love and loss, offering comfort and understanding to young readers navigating the complexities of saying goodbye. How do memories and love help us heal when we lose those we hold dear?

From the publisher

A child’s sadness at the death of a beloved dog is tempered by the remembrance of saying to it every nignt, “I’ll always love you.”

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
371
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about petsBooks about deathBooks about bereavementBooks about coping with death
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18631
Publication
Published
December 1, 1988
First published
January 1, 1985
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780517572658

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