Schoolchildren's Valentines to a Dearly, Departed Dog

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Dear Mrs. Devore: I am so sorry about Ichabod. I know Ichabod was your best friend. I know you will remember him for the rest of your life, but he is in a better place now. So, have a good and safe life.

Anyssa Q., Ms. Fitzpatrick's 4th-grade class, Loma Vista Elementary School, Tustin, California

Valentines for Herr Ichabod


The most lovely Valentines of all: homemade, handmade, heartmade, doggy Valentines, lovingly-crafted by children. A few moons past, upon the passing of our dearest little Pomeranian, Ichabod Wolfgang Crane Devore - the fouffy inspiration for Herr Ichabod DenVries in the Savannah of Williamsburg Series of books - the sweetest Savannah of Williamsburg readers, Ms. Katleen Fitzpatrick's fourth-grade class at Loma Vista Elementary School in Tustin, California, created some heart-melting, heartbreaking condolence/Valentine cards. It took a few days to be able to open the cards and read them. Once opened, oh, how the tears and smiles did flow.

Years later, upon re-reading, as one does with old Valentines, especially dog Valentines, the tears, smiles and laughter, flowed again. Thank you, Ms. Fitzpatrick's 4th grade class! Ichabod will always remember you.

Please, enjoy just a few of the creations Ichabod, Mr. Devore and I shall forever cherish. (Note: the first drawing is not one of the children's drawings. It is a professional portrait, in the 18thC. style, commissioned by Mr. Devore as a Christmas present for our JennyPop, from Virginia artist Emily Christoff. It seemed apropos to highlight it here, along with all the masterpieces.) 

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Professional. formal, 18thC-styled portrait of Herr Ichabod, as characterized in Jennifer Susannah Devore's Savannah of Williamsburg novels. Artwork by Emily Christoff; media: ink, pencil and pastels. Copyright: JSDevore
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Ichabod Wolfgang Crane Devore, aka Herr Ichabod DenVries of Jennifer Susannah Devore's Savannah of Williamsburg Series of Books
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Jennifer Devore

Jennifer Susannah Devore (a.k.a. JennyPop) authors the 18th C. historical-fiction series Savannah of Williamsburg. She is a regular contributor - 10 years running - to the Official San Diego Comic-Con Souvenir Book; as well, she writes and researches all content for JennyPop.com. Occasionally, JennyPop writes under the pseudonym Miss Hannah Hart, ghostdame of The Hotel del Coronado.

JennyPop has been cited by TIME magazine as a Peanuts and Charlie Brown expert. Her latest novel is The Darlings of Orange County, a sexy, posh and deadly romp through Hollywood, San Diego and Orange County. Book IV in the Savannah of Williamsburg Series is completed and awaits publication. She is currently researching Book V for the series. She resides at the beach with her husband, a tiny dog, a vast wardrobe and a closet that simply shan't do.

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