Where Are You, Brontë?
Tomie dePaola author Barbara McClintock illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Published:8th May '25
Should be back in stock very soon

Four starred reviews!
“A gentle delight, simultaneously honoring both the dog dePaola lost and the artist we lost in turn.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
This touching story about love, loss, and remembrance in the wake of losing a beloved pet is the final completed book written by beloved creator Tomie dePaola, with art by award-winning illustrator Barbara McClintock.
Where are you, Brontë?
The day you left me, I knew I would miss you.
And I did. Every day, every night.
But then, I knew you were right here, still with me, in my heart forever.
Children’s book legend Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Brönte.
A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD Selection
★ "McClintock’s illustrations are a masterful tribute to dePaola’s legacy, blending her own style with his iconic use of clean lines and vibrant palettes...Where Are You, Bronte? is not only a tribute to a pet, but also McClintock’s reverent homage to dePaola’s life and artistry." -- Bookpage, STARRED REVIEW
★ "In sequences of sensitive pairings, McClintock does full justice to the late dePaola’s last completed manuscript—a poignant ode to his Airedale terrier Brontë—with scenes of a cotton-bearded old man and his woolly, flop-eared comrade sharing 12-plus years of affectionate companionship....this is a fond twin memorial both to a dog and to a beloved writer and artist." -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
★ "Alongside images that cleverly summon beats from dePaola’s works, simple words about difficult emotions offer layers of comfort for readers wondering about the whereabouts of a late loved one. It’s a moving ode to Brontë and to dePaola—the creator who loved him." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
★ "A gentle delight, simultaneously honoring both the dog dePaola lost and the artist we lost in turn." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW
★ "Created with pens, colored pencils, watercolor, and gouache, the lively illustrations will captivate viewers with their curving lines, pleasing colors, and decorative patterns. A heartening, memorable celebration of dePaola and Brontë’s friendship." -- Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
"Charmingly illustrated ... Weeper ... A worthy, sensitive resource for a family coping with the loss of a pet ... A reminder of the joys of companionship, even if the aftermath is bittersweet." -- The New York Times
ISBN: 9781534418509
Dimensions: 229mm x 229mm x 13mm
Weight: 442g
48 pages