The Thing about Love

Sometimes love happens in an instant.

From their first meeting, a kid and his dog become best friends. As the years go by, their bond grows deeper as they play games, go on adventures, learn new tricks, comfort each other, and celebrate milestones together.

But when it’s time to say goodbye, there’s heartache and empty spaces everywhere. Despite the sadness, love remembers . . . and never goes away.

Linda Ashman is the author of more than 45 picture books and the creator of The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books. Her books have been included on the ＂best of the year＂ lists of The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, the American Library Association, the Children’s Book Council, and others, and have been translated into many languages. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Visit lindaashman.com.

Kristina Jones is an accomplished illustrator and painter known for her whimsical creative style and passion for the wonder and magic of nature. She has worked on numerous books for children and was nominated for the IBBY SA Picture Book Illustrator Award in 2019. Kristina lives in Canada. Visit jonescre8tive.com and @kristinajonesillustration on Instagram.