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Pippy and Beth
Losing a pet can be an extremely traumatic time for a child. For many children this may be their first experience of death at close hand, and coming to terms with the loss, can take a long time. For parents it is also a particularly difficult time.There are lots of questions to answer and one of the most common and urgent seems to be 'do we get a replacement, and if so, how soon'? Pippy and Beth is the upbeat and charming story of such an event. It is hoped that it will comfort bereaved children, while giving parents the opportunity to talk about this sensitive subject with their child, through the pages of this book.
102 pages, Paperback
First published April 13, 2013
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About the author
Graham Denny
6 books5 followersI am the founder of The BASIC Life Charity ( www.basic.org.uk ) which is based in my home town of Felixstowe UK. The charity primarily assists those in need within the Felixstowe and surrounding areas.
In 2000 I produced a Christian music album in conjunction with friends Graham Marwood and Glen Cronin, under the band name 'Minor Miracle'. I wrote the words and music to all eleven tracks on the album, entitled 'Until The Very End Of Time'. One of the tracks was adopted by an international charity.
Over the next few years I wrote and had recorded several new works. Most notably my composition 'I Just Want To Stay' was adopted by the Human Writes Charity (www.humanwrites.org) who assist prisoners on death row in the USA.
In 2013 I completed my first novel 'Friends of Freddie' - an allegorical story of one man's life journey.
My second publication 'It's All About You' is aimed at those who are considering the Christian faith or have wandered from the path.
Also in 2013, I produced his first Children's Story 'Pippy and Beth', which deals in a sensitive way, with the death of a child's pet.
I also released 'A Small Bag of Pebbles' - A collection of poems and song verses.
My very latest collection of original poetry is called 'Suffolk and Beyond'. I was delighted to receive a foreword from best-selling local author Charlie Haylock.
In 2000 I produced a Christian music album in conjunction with friends Graham Marwood and Glen Cronin, under the band name 'Minor Miracle'. I wrote the words and music to all eleven tracks on the album, entitled 'Until The Very End Of Time'. One of the tracks was adopted by an international charity.
Over the next few years I wrote and had recorded several new works. Most notably my composition 'I Just Want To Stay' was adopted by the Human Writes Charity (www.humanwrites.org) who assist prisoners on death row in the USA.
In 2013 I completed my first novel 'Friends of Freddie' - an allegorical story of one man's life journey.
My second publication 'It's All About You' is aimed at those who are considering the Christian faith or have wandered from the path.
Also in 2013, I produced his first Children's Story 'Pippy and Beth', which deals in a sensitive way, with the death of a child's pet.
I also released 'A Small Bag of Pebbles' - A collection of poems and song verses.
My very latest collection of original poetry is called 'Suffolk and Beyond'. I was delighted to receive a foreword from best-selling local author Charlie Haylock.
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September 29, 2013
This book explores the devastating issue of loss confronting a family when a pet dies. Denny writes a powerful tale to illustrate that journey of a child named Beth, the young protagonist we meet at the beginning of the story who shares a wonderful relationship with her dog, Pippy. The reader is introduced to Beth’s sad family at the vet’s office where they have brought Pippy to be put to sleep. Beth is distraught and has a tummy ache from eating too much of the ice cream at the fancy restaurant her parents have brought her to in an effort to distract her. Once back at home, Beth kisses Pippy’s picture and finally falls asleep.
Beth is soon awakened by a scratching sound. At first she thinks it is Valerie and Shelley, those horrible twins who make her life miserable at school. As she yells at them to go away, Beth realizes that Pippy is in the room and that he is TALKING TO HER! He warns her to hurry and leads her out the sliding door into the night. Pippy introduces Beth to other talking animal friends including sparrows, mice, a fox, a badger, rabbits and two cats. All of these are dressed eloquently like humans and act as if they were human. Beth finally gets the courage to ask Pippy if he knows that he has died. He explains that of course he does and continues to lead her through the woods to a grassy clearing. After eating a huge breakfast, they reach the top of a hill shrouded in mist. There is music, dance and laughter as Pippy walks down to the other side after saying his goodbyes.
Beth is saddened. What does all this mean? She does not know how to go on. But her parents have a solution, and Beth will eventually find the strength and courage to deal with Pippy’s death and all her other problems at school.
This book is a wonderful read as simply a love story between a child and pet, but it is such a valuable resource to help a family cope with loss turning that tragedy into a vehicle to make themselves stronger. Parents and teachers can use it as a guide for discussion on a very difficult topic.
Beth is soon awakened by a scratching sound. At first she thinks it is Valerie and Shelley, those horrible twins who make her life miserable at school. As she yells at them to go away, Beth realizes that Pippy is in the room and that he is TALKING TO HER! He warns her to hurry and leads her out the sliding door into the night. Pippy introduces Beth to other talking animal friends including sparrows, mice, a fox, a badger, rabbits and two cats. All of these are dressed eloquently like humans and act as if they were human. Beth finally gets the courage to ask Pippy if he knows that he has died. He explains that of course he does and continues to lead her through the woods to a grassy clearing. After eating a huge breakfast, they reach the top of a hill shrouded in mist. There is music, dance and laughter as Pippy walks down to the other side after saying his goodbyes.
Beth is saddened. What does all this mean? She does not know how to go on. But her parents have a solution, and Beth will eventually find the strength and courage to deal with Pippy’s death and all her other problems at school.
This book is a wonderful read as simply a love story between a child and pet, but it is such a valuable resource to help a family cope with loss turning that tragedy into a vehicle to make themselves stronger. Parents and teachers can use it as a guide for discussion on a very difficult topic.
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