From Kirkus: "Reassuring and clear, this is a heartfelt story about loss and discovering that one can love again."

This book would be good for primary students. This book is "The Rough Patch" written and illustrated by Brian Lies, and published in 2018. This book is about a Fox who is a grander and his dog. They are best friends and do everything together until the dog dies and his garden because desolate and full of weeds until a pumpkin vine begins to grow. The vine produces a huge pumpkin thatt wins a contest and he wins a new puppy. I would for sure use this book in my classroom as it has a great message of that even though despair happens, good things always grow out of hard times.

A moving tale about an animal character who has a garden. His dog who is also his best friend helps him. The dog dies and is buried in the garden. After a period of grieving, he enters his pumpkin into a contest, The prize is money or a new pup. His love for a new pup wins. Thank you for displaying the video. After watching it, I read the book. The movement in the video gave it a little more. I enjoyed both, but video more! ( )

Oh my goodness.

Even though I don't have any dogs residing in my home, my parents still do. And how I love those pups. I remember the passing of my childhood dog, Nikki, so vividly. It's a tough thing for anyone. I also remember of the emotions that nothing would ever help heal the whole she had left. But then Gracie came into the family; we had two beagles again. And while it didn't erase Nikki...it helped the pain

I've pretty much spoiled the plot line of "The Rough Patch". But this is a beautiful book in handling the loss of a pet, of accepting beauty back into your life. I got two of my coworkers emotional reading it. I did as well. ( )

Absolutely loved this book! It's sad and hopeful. It made me tear up twice. Highly recommended! ( )