Tim's Goodbye

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When Margot's pet named Tim dies, she and her friends band together to give him a proper sendoff. With flowers, a French horn, and balloons, they say goodbye to him with love. This tender story from Steven Salerno also features his beautiful illustrations, with a simple color palette and classic feel. Tim's Goodbye is sure to strike a chord with readers who have experienced a difficult farewell.

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"A simple exploration of children accepting the death of a pet and learning to say goodbye. . .This uncomplicated tale of love, loss, friendship, and hope is a great addition for library collections." --School Library Journal

"Salerno shows readers how to help a friend mourn a dead animal. Most important, of course, is showing up. . .A succinct text and an uncluttered design provide space to discover and process a loss." --Kirkus Reviews

"Quiet and sweet, illustrated in a retro style that makes it feel timeless for young people experiencing the loss of a pet." --Booklist Online

Author Bio

Steven Salerno has illustrated over twenty popular picture books, including The Fantastic Ferris Wheel: The Story of Inventor George Ferris by Betsy Harvey Kraft, and the forthcoming Goldenlocks and the Three Pirates by April Jones Prince (FSG/Fall 2017). He is the author-illustrator of five picture books, too, including Coco the Carrot and Wild Child. His illustrations also appear in advertising, magazines, and product packaging. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, he lives and works in New York City. Visit him online at stevensalerno.com