Dog Heaven
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant, published by Blue Sky Press in 1995, is a first edition picture book that offers a comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog’s journey after a happy life on Earth. This 34-page book is designed for readers of all ages, providing solace to those who have experienced the loss of a pet.
In this work, Rylant presents an idealized vision of the afterlife for dogs, featuring expansive fields for running and delicious treats. The narrative aims to comfort readers, particularly those grieving the loss of a pet, while also addressing themes related to death and dying. Accompanied by Rylant’s bright and bold illustrations, Dog Heaven captures a warm and affectionate depiction of a place created for man’s best friend, making it a poignant addition to juvenile fiction and short stories.
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A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog’s journey after a happy life on Earth.
In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant’s classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog, as she did for cats in the bestselling companion book, CAT HEAVEN. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, DOG HEAVEN not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man’s best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant’s bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.
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