This book is a beautiful and sensitive way to introduce young children to the concept of death and loss. Through the simple yet meaningful story of a fish passing away, it helps little ones understand the emotions that come with saying goodbye. The language is gentle, age-appropriate, and comforting, making it a wonderful tool for parents navigating difficult conversations. What I love most is how the book acknowledges sadness while also offering reassurance and the idea that love and memories live on. The illustrations are warm and engaging, helping to bring the story to life in a way that feels safe and supportive for young readers. If you’re looking for a book to help your child process loss—whether it’s a pet, a loved one, or simply as a way to prepare them for life’s transitions—this is a must-have. It’s a touching and thoughtful resource for any home library.

2025-03-23

This has been a favorite of the family since it arrived. My daughter is 4. 5 yo and we sadly have a few family members that have passed away. We talk about death all the time and I love how this book talks about it in a clear factual age appropriate way.

2024-11-29

A didactic and child-friendly way to explain death and dying. Thank you for creating this!

2024-06-06

Death is a very important and hard topic. Reading this book to my son helps both of us talk about the inevitable, which is death.

2024-03-20

Our grandson was starting to ask questions about death, and with an ill and aging dog in the household, 'Something’s Wrong with George’ came at the perfect time. A direct story about the fact that pets die and that death is a reality creates an opportunity for discussion when his questions come up. Thank you, Lovevery!

2024-03-10

I can't get enough of these books! So surprised that this style isn't produced many other places - it's all my daughter wants to read!

2024-03-04

We love this book so much, it's the perfect introduction to death and grieving from a child's perspective, and a good way to open up a dialogue about a hard to discuss topic! I will definitely be recommending this to others!

2024-02-23

Really great book to explain loss, simply and concretely.

2024-02-22

This book does a great job of introducing toddlers to the concept of death. My toddler cries every time George dies but I feel like the funeral for him at the end is a loving way to say goodbye.

2024-02-18

I read this with my 4 year old daughter and we all truly enjoyed the story. It was told in a way that was easy for her to understand and still thoughtful.

2024-02-17

It has been a great conversation starter with my daughter.

2024-02-16

Well thought out, especially how a child could feel and process the situation.

2024-02-16

This was a great book. We recently lost our dog to a car. This book has helped our little one to process how she feels. Lovevery puts out really great material for helping children learn their emotions.

2024-02-14

Love this book! Such a gentle way to introduce the concept of death without being scary. Though now my daughter doesn't want to get a fish LOL

2024-02-14

I purchased this book because I lost my father two months ago, and my three year old began asking for him more frequently. She starting seeing commercials on and she wondered whether the old man in the hospital bed was him; whether the president’s picture in a news article I was reading was him; whether she could call him on FaceTime to say good night; confirming that he was still in my recent FaceTime calls. And I purchased this book before all that started happening. So we read it the other night, and while my voice cracked and I choked up reading this story, she listened carefully, looked closer at the pictures and then asked me to read it again. This is an age-appropriate book. The language is simple and direct. Not “direct” in a blunt way, but with a clear and unambiguous message. I am grateful to Lovevery for putting out this product at just the right time, at least for us. Every family may need a book like this when the time comes. How can you explain such a big concept to a child? My daughter rubbed noses with me as I cried at my father’s funeral and she followed me to the podium when I spoke, but there was no way for me to know whether she understood what was going on. One day, she asked if the flower on her diaper balm jar is for gran-gran, and before he died, she asked me if I was scared. Sometimes we can’t hide the truth from our children, and books like this one are helpful for those times.

2024-02-14

This was very helpful in discussing death with my toddlers. It has helped tremendously in explaining the finality of death but also how we keep connections to the dead and the past.

2024-02-14

Our son was very concerned but it’s part of life and a good thing to talk about

2024-02-14

Loved the introduction to the concept of death.

2024-08-22

Such a great approach f or a difficult topic!

2024-02-15

I think the book was well written.

2024-02-27