A pet fish who has lost his companion imparts a gentle, age-appropriate message about saying goodbye while touching on the emotions commonly experienced by children in the face of loss. By the best-selling author of The Earth Book. Simultaneous eBook. 30,000 first printing. - (Baker & Taylor)

Illustrations and brief text relate how a person might feel when they lose someone they love. - (Baker & Taylor)

A pet fish who has lost his companion imparts a gentle message about saying goodbye while touching on the emotions commonly experienced in the face of loss. - (Baker & Taylor)

From New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr comes this poignant and reassuring story about loss. 

With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.
 
It’s hard to say goodbye to someone.
You might not know what to feel.
But you’ll remember that there will always be someone to love you and hold you tight.

Through the lens of a pet fish who has lost its companion, The Goodbye Book tells a touching and hopeful story about saying goodbye to someone you love. Addressing 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.
 
English–Spanish bilingual edition, The Goodbye Book / El libro del adiós, also available for purchase. - (Grand Central Pub)

Todd Parr has inspired and empowered millions of children around the world with his bold images and positive messages. He is the bestselling author of more than sixty books, including The Goodbye Book, The Family Book, The I Love You Book, and It's Okay to be Different. He lives in California. - (Grand Central Pub)

Booklist Reviews

While a bright orange goldfish mourns the loss of his green fishy companion, Parr offers gentle advice to little ones about what happens when we have to say good-bye. On boldly illustrated pages featuring bright colors and naive-style figures with thick black outlines, the fish experiences a wide range of emotions. "You might be very sad" accompanies an image of the fish crying. "Things might not seem fun anymore" hovers above the orange fish ignoring a cheery birthday party. Each description of a feeling is paired with an illustration of the fish unmistakably experiencing that emotion, which nicely affirms that there are lots of ways to feel about losing someone, and they are all OK. Parr also addresses healing from grief, writing, "eventually you'll start feeling better," and "you might even feel like drawing a picture," ending on a hopeful note encouraging readers to "remember all the happy times." The bright, cheerful colors and warm message lighten a serious topic and offer kids helpful tools for dealing with difficult feelings. An approachable, age-appropriate guide to grieving. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.