Jude's Best Worst Day Ever

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​Jude's Best Worst Day Ever follows a young boy, Jude, and his aging dog, Buddy, as they navigate their last day together.  Determined to make it special, Jude wants to revisit their favorite places and memories, but Buddy struggles to keep up. It answers the question: Will Jude find a way to create heartfelt memories with Buddy as the sunset, and their final goodbye, approaches?
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With its engaging narrative and touching illustrations, Jude's Best Worst Day Ever provides an accessible and heartfelt way for children to understand and cope with the emotions surrounding the loss of a pet. ​

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Catherine Clark Felts, Author

​​Catherine Clark Felts lives in Chester, VA with her three mischievous cats, two amazing daughters, and one loving and supportive husband. An avid runner, she finds the best time to mull over a book concept is during an early morning jog.

​Formerly a technical support team Director and degreed Bioprocess Engineer, Catherine felt the call to write and continue the legacy that her grandmother (Catherine Clark the 4th) and mother (Catherine Clark the 5th) passed down to her. She hopes to make a positive impact on children and families as they immerse themselves in her stories.

Jude's Best Worst Day Ever, the first children's book by Catherine Clark Felts, was created to touch hearts and inspire children and adults everywhere.

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​Catherine Clark Felts creates books for children to spark wonder, to support difficult times, and to provide a stepping block for growth in all directions. She is continuously working on new, engaging, social-emotional learning and educational children's books. 

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​"Jude's Best Worst Day Ever serves as a gentle guide for parents and educators to help children navigate their feelings and find comfort in the memories they create with their furry friends. The Adult Guidebook section includes questions to initiate conversations on grief and loss, information on how children process grief, and activities that children and caregivers can perform to help cope with the loss of an animal and honor their memory."  -Catherine Clark Felts​

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