Where Lily Isn't by Julie Paschkis, Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Published by Henry Holt & Company on January 21, 2020
ISBN: 1250184258
Pages: 32
Genres: Animals
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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This colorful picture book explores a little girl’s grief and loneliness at the loss of her favorite pet.

She remembers how her dog used to greet her after school, and snuggled and played.  She eventually realizes that her friend will always be in her heart.

I would only recommend this book for a parenting section, so that the right patron is connected to the book.  I would not have enjoyed my children grabbing this book off the shelf at our library and expecting a fun read, only to be crying and upset for weeks.

Reviewed by Irene Hall, Witherle Memorial Library, Castine