Chip

by Federico Gastaldi (Author)

Chip
Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

Atticus and Chip share memories in this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book about losing a pet.

Atticus wakes at his usual time, ready to feed Chip. But when he reaches the fishbowl, Chip is gone. When Atticus asks his loved ones where Chip is, he gets a range of answers in the form of gentle but evasive ways of explaining the concept of death: Chip is in a better place; Chip has moved on. These ideas are confusing for Atticus.

Told from a child's point of view, this honest depiction highlights the importance of memory as a coping strategy when grieving the loss of a loved one. Memories live in our hearts and keep our loved ones with us. This gentle story is an imaginative meditation on healing from grief.

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Starred Review
Perfectly captures a child’s response to death with respect, sensitivity, and reassuring humor.
Federico Gastaldi

Federico Gastaldi is an Italian creator who studied illustration at the European Design Institute in Turin. His work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post, among other publications. The personal loss of a dear friend inspired him to create Chip, his first book for children. Federico lives in Alessandria, Italy. He invites you to visit him online at federicogastaldi.com.

Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780316381840
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette
Publication date
October 17, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV002190 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Pets
JUV039030 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Death & Dying
JUV005000 - Juvenile Fiction | Boys & Men
Library of Congress categories
Fishes
Pets
Death
Picture books
Grief

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