Not Today, Celeste!. Liza Stevens

      Not Today, Celeste!

      A dog’s tale about her human’s depression

      Liza Stevens

      with a contribution by Dr Pooky Knightsmith

      Jessica Kingsley Publishers

       London and Philadelphia

      First published in 2016

      by Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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      Copyright © Liza Stevens 2016

      Guide for Parents, Carers and Professionals copyright © Dr Pooky Knightsmith 2016

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      ISBN 978 1 78592 008 0

      eISBN 978 1 78450 247 8

      For my Mum and Dad, with love and gratitude.

      L.S.

      I used to be the happiest dog in the world.

      I had a warm bed, matching food and water

       dishes with my name (Celeste) on them,

       and a good supply of bones and toys.