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Where’s Big Dog?

-A Story of Loss and Love
 Author: Jessica Collins, Lisa Melamed  Category: All Ages, Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Publisher: Indigo River Publishing  : March 24, 2026  Language: English  ASIN: B0GFWZTQM5  Share: More Details  View on Amazon  Amazon  Amazon Kindle
 Description:

Understanding loss and moving through grief for the whole family—particularly in cases of family pets—while highlighting remembrance and healing.

“Heartfelt and real.” — Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

“One afternoon, quickly and peacefully, Big Dog died. It was the worst day ever.” If you’ve ever loved a pet, Where’s Big Dog? was written for you.

When we lose our pets–and it always happens too soon–it’s devastating. Where’s Big Dog? takes us on a journey to “find” them again: in the clouds in the sky, in the trunk of a tree, in the swirl of a marble countertop. Thoughtfully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is a reminder that, even after goodbye, your best friend will always be by your side.

“… not only moving, it’s comforting and restorative as well. You don’t have to be a dog-lover to love Where’s Big Dog? You just have to be human.” — Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three

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Editorial Reviews

“Wow, this book got to me. So simple, but so true.” -- Marlee Matlin

“Having loved and lost our own Big Dogs over the years, this one hit home. Heartfelt and real.” -- Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

“Reading this was like hugging Fiona again. It reminded me thatthe love we feel for them never disappears—it just changes form. This book made me smile as I remembered that she lives in every corner of my heart.” -- Eugenio Derbez

"A lovely book for anyone, young or old, who has experienced the heartbreak of losing a dog. Touching and tender, with engaging illustrations, Where's Big Dog? will remain on my coffee table for a long time to come as a reminder of my missed furry family members." -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author, Counting By 7s

“Jessica Collins and Lisa Melamed have written a gentle, quiet book that will steal your heart. Carla Naude’s illustrations complement their words beautifully. How do we heal after saying goodbye to someone we love? The book’s answer is not only moving, it's comforting and restorative as wellYou don’t have to be a dog-lover to love Where’s Big Dog? You just have to be human. Wonderful.” -- Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three

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This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. 

Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.