John Purcell

Emily and the Talking Squirrels John Purcell

Author John R. Purcell has written a charming story for children. Five-year-old Emily misses Willie, her dog, terribly. Now that he's gone away to Pet Heaven, she's lost her best pal. Clarissa and Clarence, two magical squirrels, do their best to help her get over her sadness. The little squirrels are helpers to Angela, the Pet Angel. Angela thinks she knows what will help Emily most. She sets her plan in motion. But things don't turn out exactly the way she first thought they would. See how Angela, the talking squirrels, and Emily find their way to the best happy ending of all. Written in the voice of the traditional Storyteller, the book is perfect for reading aloud to the whole family. It's a tale that can help parents offer comfort to any child who has lost a pet.