This is a wonderfully
written and delightfully illustrated book for kids and adults
alike who may be grieving the loss of a beloved dog. The
illustrations are charming, and the sentiments are great. Here
there are fields to run in, soft beds (made of clouds turned
inside out) and "angel children", because "God knows that dogs
love children more than anything else in the world".
There are tasty
biscuits shaped like cats,
memory trips back to favorite spots and people, and cozy homes
with petting hands. Rylant uses simple, comfortable language and
an abundance of careful detail to create a place of warmth and
happiness.
This book is reassuring
and comforting, touching and humorous. The bright acrylic
paintings mesh beautifully with the innocence of the text, with
their vivid rainbow colors turning the sometimes scary mystery of
dying into an adventure spent with happy, welcoming four-footed
friends.
Hardcover: Full color throughout. 40 pages. Dimensions: 12¼" x 8¼"
