Following the loss of her younger brother, Mary turns to haiku as a therapeutic outlet for her overwhelming grief. The concise structure of haiku allows her to express complex emotions in manageable fragments, offering a sense of control amidst her profound sadness. This exploration of poetry becomes a means to navigate her feelings, transforming her grief into a creative process that helps her cope with the depths of her loss.
To the Shaw family, Odd Spot is a fluffy little guard dog, but, when Odd Spot sees himself in the hall mirror, he sees himself as Gold Dog Pirate in his gold shiny coat with a black patch over his left eye.Captain of the Black Paw, master of the high seas, leader of hundreds or thousands of other pirate ships.The family decide to go out to the cinema as a treat for Jack's sixth birthday. Odd Spot is left to guard the house. All alone, alone for the very first time.Will he be frightened? What will he do when faced with a problem? Will he be as brave and strong as he thinks he is?