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Tim's Goodbye

Steven Salerno
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Pages
40
Year
2018
Language
English

About

A touching picture book about a group of children who must say goodbye to a dear friend.

Margot is sad because her beloved pet, Tim, has died.

She and her friends band together to give him a proper sendoff. Melinda brings her French horn. Vincent brings balloons. Otto wears his best hat. When all gather together, they celebrate Tim's beautiful, simple life as they send him on a surprising farewell journey to a special place above the mountains and beyond the clouds.

And Margot has a feeling that Tim is happy once again.

This tender story from Steven Salerno also features his beautiful illustrations, with a simple color palette and classic feel. “Tim's Goodbye” is sure to strike a chord with readers who have experienced a difficult farewell.

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"A simple exploration of children accepting the death of a pet and learning to say goodbye. . .This uncomplicated tale of love, loss, friendship, and hope is a great addition for library collections."
School Library Journal
"Salerno shows readers how to help a friend mourn a dead animal. Most important, of course, is showing up. . .A succinct text and an uncluttered design provide space to discover and process a loss."
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