Becca’s parents are getting a divorce. She’s sad and confused, but more importantly, what will happen to Neko, their family dog? Neko doesn’t understand what divorce is and Neko isn’t allowed in Dad’s new apartment. How will they ever make this work?
In the end, Becca’s parents decide to do pick ups at the dog park so that Neko can see Dad. It’s a step in the right direction.
What About Neko? explores the issue of divorce through a sensitive story that children can relate to.
Providing a picture book approach to the PSHE topics of bullying, bereavement, divorce, and adoption, A Helping Hand aims to help young children understand and cope with upsetting situations that they might face .
Despre autor
Elisa Paganelli attended the Art Institute in her hometown of Modena, Italy before progressing to the European Institute of Design in Turin, where she studied illustration. She worked as a graphic designer for several years and set up her own award-winning design studio, Teapot Graphic Design, before following her true passion for illustration. She likes to draw accompanied by a cup of tea and her beloved pet-assistants.