Big fan of the unique art style and certainly pulled on the heartstrings. But I don't think it aligns well with the intended age group.

This book portrays one little boy's special relationship and painful goodbye to his beloved pet. Paws is Edward's special friend, but he is getting old and tired. it is time to day good-bye. We lost our 15 year old dog last summer and I wish I had this book to share with my grandchildren at that time. It is always hard to say go0d-bye to a loved pet, and children often have an awful time with death of their furry friends. This is a beautifully written and illustrated book showing children they are not alone in their pain and grief. A book that would be very useful to help prepare children for the loss of a pet and also to assist them in working through their sadness and pain after it's death. I recommend this one to families, public and school libraries.

Paws + Edward was considered worth translating from the original Norwegian, and it’s easy to see why .

Paws is a very old dog and barely has the energy to go for walks with his best friend, Edward. He prefers to sleep and dream about chasing rabbits, and about cats and cars and planes. But he drags himself out because he knows Edward needs fresh air. Then one day Paws falls asleep and doesn’t wake up. Now it’s up to Edward to dream about all the happy times they had together.

I love the fact that most of the story is told through Paws’ eyes and only switches to Edward’s perspective after Paws passes away.

The illustrations touchingly capture the close friendship between boy and dog. They appear to have been inspired by the classic American Clifford series, the first of which, Clifford the Big Red Dog, was published in 1963. The colour palate of Paws + Edward is very similar, using mostly primary colours and a simple yet effective style. The unusually huge dimensions of Paws are also very much reminiscent of Clifford.

While the official recommendation for some reason is 8 to 12 years, I would recommend Paws + Edward for children aged approximately 4 to 7, in particular if they’re dealing with the death or old age of a pet.

Thank you #netgalley for giving me a copy of this book to review. This is a wonderful book about a little boy and his dog. Paws loves to chase rabbits, but he is not as young as he used to be. I did not expect for this book to bring tears to my eyes, but it did. This is a heartbreaking, moving book about loss. This would be a book that I would recommend to my students who have recently lost a pet. The illustrations are beautiful and the words are simple. Both flow perfectly and neither is too much. A great addition to any classroom.

Paws and Edward is a beautiful story about the heartbreaking loss of a pet who dies of old age. We lost our two elderly dogs when our children were young toddlers. It was a huge loss for us and also for the kids in a very different way.

This book allows you to walk through the process of death and grief from both the dog's perspective and the child's which I thought was a lovely and touching idea. Paws and Edward approaches the topic of death but isn't scary and I would have loved to have a book like to read with our children when we lost our dogs.

I loved how the book acknowledged the loss and also honored the memories and years they did have together and was targeted perfectly for a younger audience but was also enjoyable as an adult reader.

The illustrations are simple and work so well for this powerful and relatable story. Thank you to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It is about Edward and his dog who is in his last days. Illustrations are good.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC

A beautiful book for children about losing a beloved family pet. Originally published in Norway, both the text and the illustrations are sweet yet heartbreaking. Pets are such special part of our families and our hearts, losing them is incredibly painful even as adults. Children often really struggle to understand and deal with the death of their four-legged best friend, but this book portrays one little boy's special relationship and painful goodbye in such a way that children will be sure they are not alone in their pain.

Oh wow……a tender, beautiful, and uniquely illustrated story of a dog whose days on earth are coming to an end. His little pal Edward notices Paws no longer can do the things they used to. Paws happily dreams about the rabbits and cars and planes he used to chase once upon a time. Later, its Edward who happily remembers the fun he and Paws enjoyed together.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this digital ARC.

It is a rare day when a picture book that can be read in less than 5 minutes can have such a profound effect on my heart and soul. This is such a sweet, sad, and honest portrayal of the loss of a best friend. I knew how the story would end, yet I was a complete puddle as I neared the heartbreaking end.

The raw emotions of the book coupled with the gorgeous illustrations makes this a must read for all ages, especially for those facing this type of grief.

I didn’t really enjoy this one. It’s dark, without explaining much to a child.

This is the heartbreaking story of an old dog passing away. I’m all for children’s books diving into real life hurts, but this one didn’t have a lot of heart behind it for me.

Not sure what it was, but it just didn’t sit well with me.

*thanks to the publisher for the ebook to review!

This is a book explains the death of a beloved pet to children. It is very well written and has very cute illustrations to go along with the story. Thank you Kids Can Press via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.

Very sweet book. I love the topic that it addresses for children and how Edward copes. I think it's a nice story time or family read to help introduce the concept of death and grieving.

This is a powerful and touching picture book about a child who loses his pet and his best friend. My heart hurts to think of losing either one of our precious furry pets. In this story Dekko beautifully illustrates loss in a gentle and caring way. For any family grieving the passing of a furry friend, I would recommend this book.
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This bittersweet story will pull at your heartstrings but also will give you an opportunity to talk to your child about the feelings that occur when a beloved pet passes on.

Edward loves Paws with all heart. They do everything together but these days Paws just wants to rest. He's tired and his paws are heavy. He is content to just to lie on Edward's bed and dream about the happy days when he chased rabbits. He wants to sleep and have peace.

"Edward's bed is warm and cozy. Like rabbit fur.
Paws sleeps and sleeps. Sleeps and dreams."

One day Edward calls Paws and there is no response. Paws has fallen asleep for the very last time leaving Edward to dream of the days gone by and all the happy memories that they shared together.

This book helps children cope with the loss of a beloved pet. It opens up dialogue that will inspire understanding and the handling of emotions that occur at such a painful time. The illustrations enrich the story and ooze emotion which I love. The hardest thing about having a pet is .... saying goodbye! I highly recommend this book.

An absolutely beautiful book. Many kids lose their four legged family members and that loss can be too big too articulate. Paws and Edwards with minimal text and spot on illustrations captures the very sacred bond a child has with their pet. The sadness that is felt is acknowledged through the illustrations, but the author gives the reader another gift as welI. Expensive Dekko gives old and young the reassurance that the end can also be a beginning for those we have loved and then lose..

Thank you to NetGalley and The publisher for the ARC in exchange for an Honest Review.

Paws and Edward by Espen Dekko , illustrated by Mari Kanstand Johnson is an wonderful piece with a beautiful story. It follows the relationship of a boy and his beloved dog Paws. As we join the story, we meet young Edward and Paws, learning about their life together. It is clear from the beginning that Paws is not as youthful nor spunky as he once was. This story addresses the death and bereavement one feels for a beloved pet. The illustrations as beautiful and add a richness to the story. I would recommend you give it a read.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a story about a boy and his dog. Paws is old and ready to pass on. It is a beautiful story that helps children understand that pets will die and though it is sad, they will still love that pet. It explains well how the animal tires as it grows older. Great colorful pictures and short easy to understand text. This is a great book if you are helping a child deal with loss.

A pleasantly under-stated look at bereavement, as a tired old mutt finally gets to the stage of the great dreamless sleep. The artwork is a little messy and blotchy, but actually conveys the life of a boy with a huge shaggy hound really well as a result. The text is almost poetic in its portrayal of the dog winding down – only walking his human out of duty, and not wanting to rush off out and chase sticks in real life. No, for him the inner world is more important in his dotage – chasing rabbits (and airplanes – and the design that combines the two is really clever). This is very much a book with a serious purpose, but it's entertaining with it. A strong four stars.