The Thing About Love

Written by Linda Ashman, Illustrated by Kristina Jones.

Published by Magination Press, an imprint of the American Psychological Association. August 2024. ISBN #978-1-4338-4359-4

About the book:

From their first meeting, a boy and his dog become best friends. As the years go by, their bond grows deeper as they play games, go on adventures, learn new tricks, comfort each other, and celebrate milestones together.

But when it’s time to say goodbye, there’s heartache and empty spaces everywhere. Despite the sadness, love remembers . . . and never goes away.

Themes: loss of a pet • grief and mourning  • the human and animal bond • rescue dog adoption

Here’s a peek inside:

Illustrations copyright 2024 by Kristina Jones. Magination Press.