*Click here to be taken to the Catherine Hannah Poetry Shop*
Synopsis
The Life of Sir Dunstan Pigglesworth is a true story told through poetry and pictures to support families through grief.
When Dunstan the piglet meets his Person, he knows he’s landed on his trotters. Together, they grow and change as they search for their perfect home.
With his twilight years approaching, Dunstan is delighted to see his companion find her soulmate and announce her pregnancy. But when Dunstan dies before Baby is born, his best friend is left to contemplate her grief; ultimately comforted by the memories they made together.
Combining whimsical rhyme with beautiful hand drawn pictures, this candid yet gentle narrative prompts conversations around:
-expressing grief
-aging and the circle of life
-what might happen after death
-remembering loved ones
With a language style to be enjoyed by both adults and children, this book is written to bring comfort to readers and listeners age 4 and up.
Formats
Reviews
“The Life of Sir Dunstan Pigglesworth is a beautifully tender and sensitive exploration of grief and love, told through the touching bond between a pig and his owner…The writing is lyrical and accessible, making it a pleasure for both adults and children to read. Coupled with exquisite illustrations, the story delicately balances sadness with joy… I highly recommend this book—whether for yourself or to share with a child.“
-Justine Mrkusic, Clinical Psychologist
“…a heartwarming tale that captures the power of family… and the bonds that connect both people and pets, offering young readers and their families a safe space to explore these complex emotions… With its blend of warmth, laughter, and sensitivity, The Life of Sir Dunstan Pigglesworth is a beautiful read for families looking for a story that sparks meaningful conversations while offering comfort and hope“.
-Danyele Ross, Teaching & Learning Practice Partner (Early Childhood Education)
Amazon Reviews:
“A wonderful book dealing with grief in a very child friendly and sensitive way. The story is delightful and comforting”.
“A compassionately written account of the life of Dunstan the Pig, accompanied throughout with beautiful illustrations by the author. The book is intended to help children approach the difficult subject of death (and achieves this without talking down to younger readers) but adults can equally take comfort in it’s message“.
Purchase Options
Click here to purchase directly from the author at the Catherine Hannah Poetry Shop. Currently, shipping is only availabe within Australia, the United Kingdom, USA and Canada. But fear ye not! The Life of Sir Dunstan Pigglesworth is also available on Amazon worldwide as well as other online bookstores.
The current state of the publishing industry worldwide -along with my growing experience as a self published author- has had a direct influence on how you, the reader, can purchase my books. See here for a blog post on this independent author’s foray into an already saturated market: Is Amazon the only online store for book lovers?
Click here for other books by Catherine Hannah.
