Growing Up Pages - Life Lessons with Zandie and Ellis: Remembering Our Bella

Remembering Our Bella is a true story about the loss of a beloved pet and how two sisters, Zandie and Ellis, honor her memory. It is written from Zandie and Ellis' perspective and walks the reader through their lived experience of having a sweet happy dog and having to cope with her unexpected passing. Zandie and Ellis share their story, hoping it will provide comfort for other families who have lost a pet. This book is the first of a series of books aimed to promote sisterhood, build emotional intelligence, increase positive black identity, address race and gender-based bullying, and highlight prosocial skill development. Growing Up Pages - Life Lessons with Zandie and Ellis is written by a psychologist to help children navigate difficult life situations. Each book will tackle a different topic with the aim of increasing emotional intelligence and will provide strategies for the child, for parents, and for teachers to utilize in order to address issues in a healthy way. Remembering Our Bella includes a list of helpful coping activities to support children through their grief process. This book is for children, parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone experiencing pet loss.