
By Sheri Tan, Shirley Ng-Benitez (Illustrator)
Part of the Confetti Kids series
A boy faces loss and finds comfort in friendship.
Pablo's world is shaken when his beloved pet fish, Ruby, dies. Struggling with grief, he discovers the power of friendship and family support. As his friends rally around him, Pablo learns that cherished memories keep loved ones alive in our hearts. Can he find peace and joy in remembering Ruby, even as he says goodbye?
CCBC Choice Best Children’s Books of the Year 2022In this early chapter book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Pablo learns to deal with the loss of his much-loved pet fish.Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter books. Pablo is sad when he discovers his pet fish Ruby has died. While he misses her and has to cope with the loss, luckily, he’s not alone. Pablo’s friends and family are there to comfort him and help him remember all the good times he had with Ruby. In the end, Pablo realizes that the things we love never really leave us.
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