Dear Mario

<p><strong>A touching story of grief and remembrance for any child who has had to say goodbye to a</strong></p><p><strong>beloved pet.</strong></p><p></p><p>For many of us our first experience of loss involves a pet. Writing a letter to that pet can help us</p><p>process our feelings. That is what you'll discover in <em>Dear Mario</em> a heartfelt book about animal</p><p>friendship and saying goodbye.</p><p></p><p>In this story of a young boy facing grief for the first time Peter writes a letter to Mario the family</p><p>Chihuahua because he needs to tell him a few final things. Like how much he loved rubbing Mario's</p><p>belly and watching him run in the park. And how amazing it was that Mario knew whenever Peter</p><p>didn't feel well. But most of all Peter wants Mario to know that he loves him and misses him and</p><p>will never forget him.</p><p></p><p><em>Dear Mario</em> is a perfect dog memorial book for families coping with grief over the loss of a pet.</p><p></p><p>Whether your own Mario is a big shaggy one or a little bundle of affection this touching tale helps kids</p><p>and grown-ups come to terms with the loss of their own Mario. Someone once said a dog's life lasts just a</p><p>few years of ours but we're here for all of theirs. Peter and Mario show us that even after we are parted</p><p>the love never leaves us. </p><p></p><p>-Patt Morrison author broadcaster dog devotee</p>