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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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When Addy loses her kitten to an accident, she is sure that her friend Koo can bring him back to life. Instead she learns that grief is someting we all have in common. Muth’s interpretation of this Buddhist tale of healing is infused with compassion. The way to Cat Heaven is a field of sweet grass, where crickets and butterflies play! With a gentle rhyme, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant explores all the ways our beloved cats enjoy Cat Heaven. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth — and Stillwater the bear — present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.
Publisher : The Blue Sky Press; First Edition (August 1, 1995)
Language : English
Hardcover : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 0590417010
ISBN-13 : 978-0590417013
Reading age : 3+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : AD620L
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.5 x 12.5 inches
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Reviewer: Barb W
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A book of comfort
Review: This book is a marvelous source of comfort for anyone who has lost a dog. The artwork is bright and cheerful, depicting various ways that animals who have crossed The Bridge are tenderly cared for. They are shown enjoying many positive activities and have been restored to health. The message is that all is well with pets while they await a reunion with those who loved them. I have purchased several copies for friends who have list their dogs. And I believe there is also a version written for owners who have lost their cats.
Reviewer: Terri
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I have purchased this book for friends of all ages over the past 20+ years
Review: This book is beautifully written & illustrated and helps bring emotions to surface. Laughing and crying are both cleansing and therapeutic and a part of the healing process. That’s the genius and beauty of this book Like most adults, children can not grasp the concept of Heaven and the mystery of what happens when we die. I’ve given this book to countless friends & family members of all ages over the past 20 + years. The only thing that offends me here are those people who give this book negative reviews based on their concept of Heaven, death, and scriptural. There is no mention of scriptural soundness in the advertisement of the book. I stand by this book and give it a solid 5 out of 5.
Reviewer: Mother Nature’s Friend
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: PERFECT FOR ALL AGES
Review: Regardless of how old you are, this book will bring comfort. I was given this book when I was in my 50’s. Now, I am in my 70’s and continue to gift it because I know of the comfort that it brings to young and old. My most recent book was given to a family of 2 adults and 4 children. Everyone loved it!
Reviewer: Shannon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Sweetest book
Review: I give this book as a gift whenever someone I know has a dog that dies. It is a hit every time. Sweetest book and great illustrations.
Reviewer: Trish
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A perfect gift when a loved dog passes
Review: I have given this book and Cat Heaven many times over the years to friends and family who have lost their beloved pets. Itâs a sweet comfort when hearts are hurting.
Reviewer: Kristen H.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great gift for kids
Review: This is the sweetest book. I think itâs a great gift for kids who have recently lost a dog. Itâs simple easy to read and easy to understand. We recently gifted it to a 2 and 4 year old and they loved it. It made their parents cry. We suggested the parents have the kids write a message about their dog in the cover and it was the sweetest thing.
Reviewer: Barbara
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Grief after losing a pet
Review: I have ordered this book two times, both times for friends that have lost their dogs. Both friends have really loved the books and said they helped with the grieving process.
Reviewer: Amy Ross
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Helpful and comforting!
Review: We love this comforting book about dog heaven as we recently lost our beloved dog. Our 3 yr daughter enjoyed seeing all the things dogs do in heaven, how happy they seem, and how God cares for them there. I agree with the other reviews about the page about kids in heaven, and I wasnât ready to answer the questions that may lead to, so I used a glue stick to glue that page (it was 2 page layout so glued together very easily) so we skip over it! It glued together well and my very observant daughter has not noticed that 1 page is thicker than the rest. Other than that, this book is wonderful and comforting!
Reviewer: vsm
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This is a wonderful book for children and adults alive who are grieving the loss of a dog.It is wonderfully illustrated. Great present for someone who has recently lost their best friend!
Reviewer: Berry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Un libro stupendo.per spiegare la morte di un cane di famiglia, molto.poetico e ti fa’ venire voglia di crederci anche a te al ponte dell’arcobaleno!
Reviewer: Silvia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Libro precioso y entrañable, reconforta pensar que es asà el cielo de los perros ya que se pasa tremendamente mal cuando se van.
Reviewer: Minnie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Mona
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Als Meine Katze starb, bekam ich Cat Heaven geschenkt. Als dann der Hund einer Freundin starb, bestellte ich sofort dieses Buch für sie. Auch wenn wir lange aus dem Bilderbuchalter raus sind, kam das Geschenk sehr gut an. Auch ich liebe mein Cat Heaven.
