Chip (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780316381840)

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

Author: Federico Gastaldi
ISBN-10: 0316381845
ISBN-13: 9780316381840
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2023
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.16h x 10.16w x 0.32d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2023
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2023 pg. 52
Booklist 10/15/2023 pg. 56
School Library Journal 11/24/2023 pg. 1