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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Chip

Chip

Gastaldi, Federico

Hardcover

AnimalsGeneral Juvenile Fiction

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ISBN13: 9798855045390
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Published: Oct 17 2023
Pages: 34
Language: English
Atticus and his goldfish Chip share memories in this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book about losing a pet.

Atticus wakes at his usual time, ready to feed Chip. But when he reaches the fishbowl, Chip is gone. When Atticus asks his loved ones where Chip is, he gets a range of answers in the form of gentle but evasive ways of explaining the concept of death: Chip is in a better place; Chip has moved on. These ideas are confusing for Atticus.

Told from a child's point of view, this honest depiction highlights the importance of memory as a coping strategy when grieving the loss of a loved one. Memories live in our hearts and keep our loved ones with us. This gentle story is an imaginative meditation on healing from grief.

★ Whimsical, appealing, and gently humorous.... Gastaldi is like a magician; both the text and illustrations retain a light touch as the child deals with his loss.... Perfectly captures a child's response to death with respect, sensitivity, and reassuring humor. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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