For many kids, the loss of a pet is a heartbreaking milestone in the bumpy road towards growing up. Author Patti Carpenter honors her own furry sidekick in her first children’s book and teaches young readers about the power of love and loss in Cosmo’s Cosmic Adventure.
Cosmo’s Cosmic Adventure features heartwarming illustrations from award-winning illustrator Tracy Hill, who has been creating humorous and whimsical characters since 1989. By sharing Cosmo’s inspiring story, Patti Carpenter hopes to teach young readers how to navigate a powerful lesson in loving, living, and learning to let go.
From long drives in Patti’s convertible, to fragrant trips to the local flower shop, Cosmo and Patti do everything together for sixteen years. Written from Cosmo’s perspective, this colorful narrative for young readers offers a cosmic lens to help children understand loss and grief—and learn to love unconditionally.
About the Author
Patti Carpenter’s parents showed her the world as she traveled around Europe with her five foster sisters. Today, Patti spends her days living between Scottsdale, Arizona, and Telluride, Colorado, writing Cosmo’s future cosmic adventures. For sixteen years, her “spirit dog,” Cosmo, was her loving sidekick. He taught Patti how to truly love and accept herself. Her debut children’s book, Cosmo’s Cosmic Adventure is written to honor their sixteen years together.
About the Illustrator
Award-winning illustrator Tracy Hill has been creating humorous and whimsical illustrations for clients in the advertising, editorial, and publishing fields since 1989. He is also an accomplished sidewalk chalk artist, having participated in numerous chalk festivals. His true passion, however, is illustrating children’s books, and he plans to continue illustrating for many years!
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