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The Heaven of Animals
A special book celebrating the life of your pet
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Ideal for children and families coping with pet loss, as well as fans of Nancy Tillman's heartfelt storytelling and gentle reassurance.
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Bestselling author and artist Nancy Tillman expands her message of love and acceptance to comfort and reassure readers after the loss of a beloved pet.
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With all of my heart, I believe it is true that there is a heaven for animals, too.
The heaven of animals is a magical place. Angels know every dog's favourite game; cats bask in their own rays of sunshine; horses thunder across the sky.
The loss of a pet is heartbreaking. But in The Heaven of Animals, the love you have for your animal friends lives on. National-bestselling author Nancy Tillman offers a message of comfort in this board book, which is sure to help readers of all ages through the process of grieving and healing.
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Critics praise Tillman's sentimental rhymes and uplifting illustrations, highlighting the book's hopeful portrayal of a happy heaven for all animals. Kirkus Reviews anticipates this title will be another bestseller in her collection.
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ISBN: 9781035002900
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Board book
Date Published: 18 May 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 187.0mm
Height: 187.0mm
Weight: 480g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Nancy Tillman is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling picture book On the Night You Were Born. Her other books include The Spirit of Christmas and Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You. A former advertising executive, Tillman now writes and illustrates full-time. She lives in Tualatin, Oregon, in the United States.
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