Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey meets Dog Heaven in this
profoundly beautiful book about the special relationship between
kids and dogs, the importance of language, and finding the meaning
of life even in its final days. Poignant, hopeful, and lovingly
told, this dog's journey-told by the dog himself in his own unique
words-proves that love abides beyond a lifetime, out of sight but
never far away. As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk
together, he experiences the sights, smells, and wonders of this
world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a
good boy (oh yes, he is!) and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean
it's the end. Offering a unique and noteworthy take on death, this
book balances the somber topic with a dog's ever-optimistic
viewpoint, all woven together with its unconventional yet fitting
approach to language. Family members, librarians, art-lovers, and
educators alike will use this book as an accessible and comforting
introduction to the ever-difficult topic of death, discussed and
related in a new way with hopeful, uplifting, innovative language.
THE PERFECT BOOK TO TALK ABOUT LOSS: The perennial themes of grief,
fear, and death are always relevant and classic discussion topics
even in families not yet dealing with death. The perfect answer to
kids' big questions about what happens when we die, this book will
be a standard in every home library. CREATIVE USE OF LANGUAGE: The
words in this book are incredibly special, with phrases that
conjure how the dog sees the world. The enjoyable challenge of
matching up "letsgoboy" to a walk or "pufftails" to rabbits will
make for meaningful discussions on a parent's lap or in a classroom
reading circle. TEACHES CHILDREN EMPATHY: Reading this story from
the dog's perspective is the perfect way for young readers to
understand that the way another character thinks and perceives the
world is different from their own experience. A BEAUTIFUL DOG
STORY: Ideal for readers who love dogs, want dogs, or are going
through a grieving process for their family dog, this book
celebrates all that is most magical about these animals who are
always by our side. A COMFORTING MESSAGE: It's rare for a book
about death to extend beyond the moment of dying. The continuation
of the dog's story past this point makes it special and especially
comforting. Perfect for: parents and caregivers, dog lovers,
educators
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