Twinkletopia, LLC
Presents
"ZOOCH THE POOCH,
My Best Friend"
Written by Michael Conrad Kelley & Keith E. Renninson
Dedicated to Darrell F. Garza

Have you had a death or divorce in the family that was difficult to explain to your children?
Zooch the Pooch is your gentle solution.
"Zooch the Pooch, My Best Friend" is a 30-page children's storybook that will help you teach your child about:
life
courage and friendship
loss of a schoolmate
loss due to divorce
loss due to death
Zooch is illustrated by renowned artist Julia McClurg (see below to purchase signed prints of the artwork from Zooch the Pooch.)
You also get a unique 10-Page "Companion Booklet" on grieving designed specifically for parents & guardians such as you.
Click here to order your copies today!
Here's what other authors are saying about "Zooch the Pooch, My Best Friend".
"Dogs romp, frolic and play, but they also feel sad and lonely at times. Zooch the Pooch is a delightful tale about how friends – four-legged or otherwise – can help kids endure life’s changes.”
--Shari Caudron, author, “What Really Happened”
“This is a very sweet story about friendship, community, love, loss, and healing. The story will introduce your child to new friends and to a new understanding of the natural flow of life. Zooch the Pooch will help you feel good about feeling sad.”
---Tama J. Kieves, best-selling author of "THIS TIME I DANCE! Trusting the Journey of Creating the Work You Love/ How One Harvard Lawyer Left It All to Have It All"
Based on a true story ("Who was Zooch?") "Zooch the Pooch, My Best Friend" is a parental teaching tool and specialty book about life for children and parents. It is a story about the leader of a pack of six dogs who all live in the same neighborhood. Zooch is his name and he's a great friend, in fact, he's the kind of friend that we all wish we had. He's brave, wise, considerate, accepting, thoughtful and tolerant. Everyday, Zooch romps and plays with his friends Linky, T, Huckle, Scully and Biscuit. They chase Prairie Dogs, play in a creek and take naps under a big Cottonwood tree.
Then, one cold day in the winter, Zooch takes ill and passes away. Scully and the rest of the pack mourn his loss, but a new dog comes into the community, they welcome him into the pack and life gently moves on. Narrated in a beautiful way by an Irish setter named Scully, the story of Zooch teaches children how to endure the tough challenges, and yet, learn to understand the natural flow of life.
Included at the end of Zooch the Pooch is a unique and special 10-page "Companion Booklet for Parents and Guardians" which is intended to guide adults through the difficult task of explaining loss to children. The Stages of Grief are explained, how to answer the inevitable questions children will ask is covered, and recommended references of books and websites are detailed.
Zooch the Pooch was illustrated by renowned artist Julia McClurg and designed by graphic artist Nori Hasan. Through their talents the artwork and appearance of Zooch and his friends leap off the page and engage children in a thoughtful and loving experience.
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The introductory piece available is "Dog Day Afternoon" shown below.
All prints signed by artist Julia McClurg
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Authors: Keith E. Renninson (L) & Michael Conrad Kelley
Now you can have the two dynamic and energetic authors of "Zooch the Pooch" speak to your corporation, school, group or organization in the following ways:
“Seven Simple Steps to a More Fulfilling Life” Power Lunch - 30 minutes
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