The Goodbye Book
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

The Goodbye Book

By Todd Parr

A pet fish navigates the emotions of losing a companion.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 857 ratings
32 pages· 186 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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A pet fish faces the heartache of losing its companion, exploring the complex emotions of saying goodbye. As it navigates this journey, the fish learns that it's okay to feel uncertain and that support is always near. This touching tale offers comfort and understanding, making it an essential guide for children dealing with loss. Will the fish find solace and hope in the memories of its friend?

From the publisher

From bestselling author Todd Parr, a poignant and reassuring story about loss. Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost his companion, Todd Parr tells a moving and wholly accessible story about saying goodbye. Touching upon the host of emotions children experience, Todd reminds readers that it’s okay not to know all the answers, and that someone will always be there to support them. An invaluable resource for life’s toughest moments.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
186
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
410L
Themes & topics
Books about petsBooks about fishBooks about deathBooks about bereavementBooks about coping with death
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
November 3, 2015
First published
September 29, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316404976

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