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Opus and the Red Chair is the perfect book for any child, but especially for those who are experiencing a move. A real life mom, Alice Howard Koesterich wrote this tale of a dog moving across the country to help kids everywhere. She's not only helping kids adjust to change, but she's also helping animals along the way. All proceeds from the book are donated to the Animal Cancer Foundation.

My kids love the book, and so will yours! You can find out more about Opus and the Red Chair, as well as purchase it here.

If moving is one of the most stressful events in an adult’s life, think how the pets and kids feel. Children and pets experience helplessness, fear of abandonment and a heightened sense of uncertainty. These fears often are brushed aside in the hectic chaos of uprooting a home.

Animal lovers Alice Howard Koesterich and internationally award winning illustrator Sara Kahn team up together to bring readers a dog’s eye view of moving in Opus and the Red Chair. This just released children's book, addresses the stress of moving through the eyes of Opus the golden retriever.

Happily living in Boston, Opus is faced with the disruption of boxes, taxis, and a long plane ride taking him away from the things he loves the most - his bear, pizza and his red chair. All of his routine creature comforts are packed away on a large truck and he is left in an empty house. Opus and the Red Chair is the perfect gift to give to any child experiencing an upcoming move. Alice Koesterich wrote Opus and the Red Chair in memory of her dog, Opus, who died of cancer at 5 years of age in May 2006. He was a beloved dog in New York, Boston, and San Francisco dog parks, and was known for his ability to find mischief, even when he was sick.

Pet lovers, children and parents will enjoy reading and relating to this book. They can also feel comforted that 100%
of the net profits of Opus and the Red Chair will benefit not for profit Animal Cancer Foundation.

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