{"product_id":"chip-federico-gastaldi-hardcover","title":"Chip -- Federico Gastaldi, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eAtticus and Chip share memories in this tender and beautifully illustrated picture book about losing a pet. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Federico Gastaldi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.16h x 10.16w x 0.32d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316381840\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023 pg. 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/15\/2023 pg. 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFederico Gastaldi \u003c\/b\u003eis an Italian creator who studied illustration at the European Design Institute in Turin. His work has been published in the\u003ci\u003e Wall Street Journal, \u003c\/i\u003e the\u003ci\u003e Boston Globe\u003c\/i\u003e, and the\u003ci\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, among other publications. The personal loss of a dear friend inspired him to create \u003ci\u003eChip\u003c\/i\u003e, his first book for children. Federico lives in Alessandria, Italy. He invites you to visit him online at federicogastaldi.com. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federico Gastaldi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45079738515684,"sku":"9780316381840","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9780316381840.jpg?v=1719475219","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/chip-federico-gastaldi-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}