Oddest Books of 2018 List—Betsy Bird,School Library Journal

Part creation myth, part fairy tale, The Day We Lost Pet tells the story of a balloon family that comes together to mourn the death of their beloved Pet.

These endearing balloon characters harness the language of poetry, science, and nature in order to understand some of life’s most difficult moments. For anyone who has lost a beloved pet family member, this is an imaginative resource to help with explaining loss and the feelings of grief.