{"product_id":"good-bye-fish-9781605371535","title":"Good-Bye, Fish - Hardcover Children's Book About Loss \u0026 Grief","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Gentle Introduction to Loss and Grief for Young Children\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Van Lindenhuizen's winning critters on spare backgrounds pose with gentle friendliness.\" - School Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood-Bye, Fish\u003c\/b\u003e offers a compassionate way to help toddlers understand death and loss through the story of Kitty and her friends in Animal Square. When Fish stops swimming, Kitty and Dog try everything to help, but Giraffe gently explains that Fish has died. Together, the friends bury Fish, and Kitty must find a way to remember her beloved friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Animal Square\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Animal Square where all the animals live and play together. Kitty, Mouse, Monkey, Giraffe, Rabbit, and Dog are six very best friends. They each live in their own little home and do lots of things together. Animal Square is a place full of friendship, happiness, and caring. Come join in the fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Ages 30 Months and Up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover picture book addresses the difficult topic of death with age-appropriate sensitivity. Written by \u003cb\u003eJudith Koppens\u003c\/b\u003e and illustrated by \u003cb\u003eEline van Lindenhuizen\u003c\/b\u003e, the story focuses on the child's emotions, making it an ideal resource for parents and educators navigating conversations about loss with young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Clavis Toddler Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt Clavis, our focus is on what's best for children. We believe that books play an important role in each new phase in life. Our toddler books are tailored for every stage from 0 to 3 and focus on the five most important themes in their life: daily life, skills, emotions, the world, and language development. The age range and theme of every book in our toddler series can be found on the back cover in the form of a colored train.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Creators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Koppens\u003c\/b\u003e has been an author and illustrator for many years. Children are her most important source of inspiration. Their enthusiasm and honesty are always part of her work. Judith lives in the Netherlands and works as a teacher at an elementary school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEline van Lindenhuizen\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Meppel (Netherlands) on June 29th in 1983 and now lives in Kampen. From 2001 until 2006 she studied illustration at the Minerva Academy in Groningen. She loves drawing, books and flee markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle approach to discussing death and grief with toddlers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful, friendly illustrations on spare backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the beloved Animal Square series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocuses on emotional development and coping skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover format for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for children experiencing their first loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Clavis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681326174482,"sku":"9781605371535","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_38c93c81-db6a-40cb-a519-988ad03c1ef4.jpg?v=1733951824","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/good-bye-fish-9781605371535","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}