A Gentle Story of Love, Loss and Remembering Our Pets Meet Simba – a special Cocker Spaniel with three padded paws and the brightest green eyes you’ve ever seen. When he meets his best friend Evelyn they share endless happy times splashing in the river and playing with his red ball. But when Simba becomes poorly, Evelyn and her family face the hardest goodbye of all. Through planting a rose bush, making a memory box, and spotting bright orange butterflies, she learns that pets we love never truly leave us. A year later, a new friend named Charlie arrives – and Evelyn discovers love grows to make space for new joy while holding tight to precious memories. Based on a true story, this warm book helps children aged 4–8 understand grief. It includes family tips, a space for kids to share about their own pets, and UK support services.