I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
Appropriate Age Range: 3-7 years
What this book is all about:
I'll Always Love You is the story of Elfie, the dachshund, and his owner who loved to do everything together until one day Elfie doesn't wake up and his owner has to say goodbye.
Why you might want to read it:
I'll Always Love You is a gentle story that many can relate to, both young and old, as it shares the loss of a family pet. The simple and heartful story provides its readers a chance to explore their own experience of grief and loss as well as reflection on their time spent with loved ones.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
The little boy in the story saw how Elfie changed as she got older. How do you think that made him feel? What do you think helped him to feel better?
One thing that helped the little boy after Elfie died was knowing that his Elfie knew how much he loved him. What's one way you showed love for [fill in name here]?
Sometimes we don't have the chance to tell our loved one how much they meant to us. Let's make something together for them.