Losing a pet, especially a dog, 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 pet grief and pet loss can take a long time. When it's the death of a the family dog, it can be even more traumatic.

For parents, it is also a particularly difficult time. There are lots of questions to answer when there is the loss of the family dog, 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 in a constructive way.

Pippy and Beth is a charming tale, despite the subject being the emotive subject of pet loss. A book to help your child deal with dog loss and pet grief in a positive and sometimes even amusing way.

In the story, Beth finds a way to handle the death of her beloved dog, Pippy. Her dog loss is supported with the help of an assortment of friends.

A good listen for both adults and children and those who enjoy a good dog story about a much missed and loved family dog.