{"product_id":"the-longest-letsgoboy-hardcover","title":"The Longest Letsgoboy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDerick Wilder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCatia Chien\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHomeward Bound: The Incredible Journey\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eDog Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e in this profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning of life even in its final days.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePoignant, hopeful, and lovingly told, this dog's journey--told by the dog himself in his own unique words--proves that love abides beyond a lifetime, out of sight but never far away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he experiences the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy (oh yes, he is!) and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOffering a unique and noteworthy take on death, this book balances the somber topic with a dog's ever-optimistic viewpoint, all woven together with its unconventional yet fitting approach to language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFamily members, librarians, art-lovers, and educators alike will use this book as an accessible and comforting introduction to the ever-difficult topic of death, discussed and related in a new way with hopeful, uplifting, innovative language. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTHE PERFECT BOOK TO TALK ABOUT LOSS: The perennial themes of grief, fear, and death are always relevant and classic discussion topics even in families not yet dealing with death. The perfect answer to kids' big questions about what happens when we die, this book will be a standard in every home library. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCREATIVE USE OF LANGUAGE: The words in this book are incredibly special, with phrases that conjure how the dog sees the world. The enjoyable challenge of matching up letsgoboy to a walk or pufftails to rabbits will make for meaningful discussions on a parent's lap or in a classroom reading circle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTEACHES CHILDREN EMPATHY: Reading this story from the dog's perspective is the perfect way for young readers to understand that the way another character thinks and perceives the world is different from their own experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA BEAUTIFUL DOG STORY: Ideal for readers who love dogs, want dogs, or are going through a grieving process for their family dog, this book celebrates all that is most magical about these animals who are always by our side. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA COMFORTING MESSAGE: It's rare for a book about death to extend beyond the moment of dying. The continuation of the dog's story past this point makes it special and especially comforting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: parents and caregivers, dog lovers, educators\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerick Wilder is the founder of Reading Giraffe, a literacy initiative with the goal of creating lifelong readers by making books come alive. He has been writing for as long as he can remember, but endless hours in the children's section of the library with his daughter sparked his love for picture books. He lives in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This is his first book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCatia Chien is a Brazilian-Taiwanese artist. She's the illustrator of such titles as \u003ci\u003eThe Sea Serpent and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, which won a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators; \u003ci\u003eA Boy and a Jaguar\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the Schneider Family Book Award; and \u003ci\u003eThe Bear and the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in New York City with her family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.1 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767853711648,"sku":"9781452177168","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/68e7b2e025132b322ac85cd6b28ed8b6.webp?v=1780318966","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-longest-letsgoboy-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}