Ocho Loved Flowers

By Anne Fontaine

Book Overview

Annie puts trust, love, and intuition into action when she learns how to say goodbye to her beloved cat, Ocho. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978917413
• ISBN13: 9780978917418
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Stoneleigh Pr
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 3 years and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

A Great Book

I love this book. It's hard to describe in words what it teaches. No matter your age, if you have ever loved a pet, this is a story you have to read.

Memories

What I liked best about this book is how even though little Annie went through losing her cat, Ocho, she still had the memories of Ocho. Memories cannot be taken away from us no matter if those memories are of a pet, friend, parent, child, grandparent, etc. I think this book is an excellent tool to encourage a child to talk about their feelings when losing someone special in their life.

love

Although only a small child, Annie teaches us about love. Through her relationship with her cat, Ocho, she learns what one can "do" when death arrives as well as how one can "be." The illustrations are vibrant and beautifully capture the essence of Anne's message. This is a keepsake book. I have several in my office for clients who are experiencing a loss. They appreciate the comfort the book provides.

Inspiring book

This book is a real gem! The whole subject of loss and grief and coping is relevant and needs our attention. I found this book inspiring and helpful. It touched and comforted me through the illustrations and rhythm of the story. I fell in love with it. I have bought it as gifts for my Veterinarian to share with families and several neighbors with pets and children. My own dog is sick and it is helping me to prepare for his death too. What a fantastic book, what an important topic!

Ocho Loved Flowers

Sometimes we think we need to protect our children from the experience of personal loss, Ocho, opens the door to a world of reality. Anne shares her loss with her readers in a manner that lets them know that loss can hurt but at the same time it is a part of real life.