"He arrived with a storm and left on a breeze
a life filled with love, by the tide and the trees..."
This true story combines whimsical rhyme with beautiful
hand drawn pictures
to support children and adults alike in coping with grief and loss. The death of a pet can inspire intense emotions. This candid yet gentle narrative prompts conversations around:
-expressing grief
-aging and the circle of life
-what might happen after death
-remembering loved ones
Join Dunstan the pot bellied pig as he makes his way through life (and a chunk of the property market) alongside his favourite Person.
Poetry about grief is a powerful tool in finding meaning in heartache; this poignant story also makes a thoughtful bereavement gift for anyone experiencing loss.
By poet and illustrator Catherine Hannah (
The Ballad of the Bunny and Other Poems: The Diary of a Car Crash and Beyond
).