Where's Big Dog?

Name: Where's Big Dog?
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.biz/authors/Jessica-Collins/251693141
ISBN: 9781964686455

A Story of Loss and Love

By Jessica Collins and Lisa Melamed

Illustrated by Carla Naude

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Rave and Reviews

About The Book

Understanding loss and moving through grief for the whole family—particularly in cases of family pets—while highlighting remembrance and healing.

“Heartfelt and real.” — Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

“One afternoon, quickly and peacefully, Big Dog died. It was the worst day ever.” If you’ve ever loved a pet, Where’s Big Dog? was written for you.

When we lose our pets–and it always happens too soon–it’s devastating. Where’s Big Dog? takes us on a journey to “find” them again: in the clouds in the sky, in the trunk of a tree, in the swirl of a marble countertop. Thoughtfully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is a reminder that, even after goodbye, your best friend will always be by your side.

“... not only moving, it's comforting and restorative as well. You don’t have to be a dog-lover to love Where’s Big Dog? You just have to be human.” — Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three

About The Authors

Jessica Collins

Jessica Collins is an Emmy Award-winning actress whose career spans over thirty years in television and film. Her many credits include Acapulco, The Young and the Restless, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. This book was inspired by her beloved Goldendoodle, Lucy.

Lisa Melamed

Lisa Melamed has written and produced television shows for network, cable, and streaming, including Nickelodeon’s Hey Dude, Golden Globe winner Party of Five, and Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. She began her career at Scholastic Productions. This is her first book.

About The Illustrator

Carla Naude

Carla Naude is a South African artist and illustrator based in Texas, who is passionate about animals and traditional media. A lifelong book lover, she pours her heart into every story she creates, bringing characters and worlds to life with warmth and charm.

Product Details

Publisher: Indigo River Publishing (March 24, 2026)
Length: 36 pages
ISBN13: 9781964686455
Grades: K and up
Ages: 4 - 99

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Raves and Reviews

“Wow, this book got to me. So simple, but so true.”

– Marlee Matlin

“Having loved and lost our own Big Dogs over the years, this one hit home. Heartfelt and real.”

– Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

“Reading this was like hugging Fiona again. It reminded me that the love we feel for them never disappears—it just changes form. This book made me smile as I remembered that she lives in every corner of my heart.”

– Eugenio Derbez

"A lovely book for anyone, young or old, who has experienced the heartbreak of losing a dog. Touching and tender, with engaging illustrations, Where's Big Dog? will remain on my coffee table for a long time to come as a reminder of my missed furry family members."

– Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author, Counting By 7s

“Jessica Collins and Lisa Melamed have written a gentle, quiet book that will steal your heart. Carla Naude’s illustrations complement their words beautifully. How do we heal after saying goodbye to someone we love? The book’s answer is not only moving, it's comforting and restorative as well. You don’t have to be a dog-lover to love Where’s Big Dog? You just have to be human. Wonderful.”

– Peter Parnell, award-winning author, And Tango Makes Three