I'll Always Love You

A child and a beloved dachshund named Elfie grow up side by side, playing and exploring, and every single night the child says, "I'll always love you" — until Elfie is gone.

For families facing the loss of a pet, this book puts words to a grief that's hard to explain to a child, and hard for grownups to explain too.

• Big idea: Saying love out loud, every day, is what makes goodbye survivable.
• Vibes: Tender, quiet, and bittersweet — a lump-in-the-throat kind of gentle.

• are working through the loss of a pet or loved one
• are learning to say how they feel out loud
• respond well to calm, honest conversations about hard feelings
• love stories about a child and their dog

• Story & connection: What did Elfie and her owner like to do together every day?
• Feelings & empathy: Why do you think Elfie's owner said "I'll always love you" every single night?
• Real-life connection: Is there someone you tell you love every day?
• Big feelings: How do you think it felt to remember those words after Elfie was gone?
• Imagination: What would you want to say to a pet you loved very much?