This touching tale helps children to deal with the loss of a pet. How many of us who have lost a pet have thought, If only we could have one last day together? In this charming child's tale, Heavenly Spuds, this fantasy becomes reality for two special little girls. Twin sisters, Gabrielle and Danielle, are very sad to have lost their dear friend and companion, Spuds. They miss his face, his bark, playing with him in the warm sunshine; and most of all, they miss his warmth and unconditional love. The two sorrowful children wonder aloud if they?ll ever see him again. To the astonishment and delight of the young girls, Spuds appears before them for one last afternoon in the sun. The old friends blissfully play, run, and enjoy the company of each other one last time before Spuds has to return to his place of eternal rest, promising his young masters he will be with them always, watching over and protecting them. Ms. Goodwin has created a tender and stirring tale in Heavenly Spuds. This heart-warming story is sure to touch the hearts of older readers, who so fondly remember their long-passed childhood friends, while giving younger children hope of being with their friends forever on a spiritual level. Heavenly Spuds is a truly lovely book not to be missed by warm and compassionate hearts.