Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our Best Friends' Journey Beyond Death

Book Description

Kim Sheridan grew up with animals as her constant companions. Each time she faced the death of a beloved pet, along with the pain came the same questions, to which she could find no answers. Then, mysterious things began to happen that she couldn’t explain, which led her on an incredible journey to uncover the truth. Along with her own extraordinary experiences, she compiled heartwarming and meaningful true stories of everyday people around the world, and discovered compelling evidence that forever erased her own doubts about an afterlife for animals.
This book provides enormous comfort and reassurance to anyone who has ever cherished a pet, and food for thought for anyone who has ever questioned the place of these beloved creatures in the larger scheme of things, both here on Earth and beyond.

Customer Reviews:

EXCELLANT.......2007-10-03

Loosing a 'friend' is never easy....for some, as with myself....tramatic..it has been two months.....
but with Kim Sheridan.........and the stories.....it has helped, given me hope and some peace.
I DO NOT recommend Sylvia Browne's book 'Spirit of Animals"..it is a picture book with two minutes of reading time......and you do not feel any better for it.
This book gives you hope, peace, and that just maybe you and your friend will meet again on THIS side.............

Animals and the Afterlife.......2007-09-06

This book was so helpful in easing the pain of losing a beloved pet. Kim
Sheridan's writing is informative, compassionate and insightful. I would recommend this book to anyone who is grieving a companion animal.

Fantastic Book.......2007-09-05

Once I got started reading this book, it was hard to put down. After reading this book I have the comfort of knowing that the 2 pets I just recently lost are still close by. I was touched by the wonderful stories that were shared by other people. I would highly recommend this book.

Nice Read.......2007-08-24

Comforting book for anyone who has lost a beloved pet. I now even have a new outlook on the rat family. It is filled with many wonderful story the writer received from others who have lost there pets. Easy read, would recommend for anyone of any age.

an emtional warm blanket.......2007-03-18

kim's book has been answered prayers for myself and many family members and friends.i cannot imagine how she was able to pick and choose through so many broken hearts to help us. i shed tears while reading this book both from grief and joy and allowed myself a sense of peace and understanding of transition that i had not learned even after a lifetime of critical care nursing. i appreciate the authors' respect for all life, and the different ways it is celebrated,mourned and honoured throughout the world. i appreciate greatly the biblical referances and the beautiful quotations. even though i miss my family greatly, i rejoice in knowing they will meet me at the rainbow bridge....thankyou kim,bless you and your work...looking forward to the next book....hurry!!!

Draw 50 Birds: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Chickadees, Peacocks, Toucans, Mallards, and Many More of Our Feathered Friends (Draw 50 Series , No 25)

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Very good

Draw 50 Birds: The Step-by-Step Way to Draw Chickadees, Peacocks, Toucans, Mallards, and Many More of Our Feathered Friends (Draw 50 Series , No 25)
Lee J. Ames , and Tony D'Adamo
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0385471637
Release Date: 1996-12-01

Customer Reviews:

Most Useful.......2005-10-28

This was the most useful book for learning to draw birds that I have found to date. It was easy to follow, the drawings were accurate without being overly ornate, and the diversity of birds was perfect. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to learn to draw, and especially for those who want to draw birds.

Very good.......2003-02-05

good book. when Lee J. Ames draws with someone else it is a bit harder. still easy and fun.

Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)

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Purrrfect Pet Book
A good picturebook introduction to the world of pet ownership

Oh, the Pets You Can Get!: All About Our Animal Friends (Cat in the Hat's Lrning Libry)
Tish Rabe
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 037582278X
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Book Description

The Cat and Co. take off to the faraway land of Gerpletz where they know quite a lot about caring for pets—especially cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, and bunnies! From the food, shelter, exercise, and medical care they need to the love and companionship they crave, the Cat teaches beginning readers how to keep their pets (and themselves!) healthy, safe, and happy.

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Purrrfect Pet Book.......2007-03-20

Oh, the Pets You Can Get by Tish Rabe is an excellent book for young readers who like animals and rhyming. This book is also a good book for kids who like Dr.Seuss. This book is designed to teach young readers how to take care of pets. I think this book is for all ages. I also this book this for the kids who want to become animal experts. The pictures are beautiful. They have very bright colors. I think this will be the first thing that young readers would notice. In the pictures are pets. You might notice other characters like The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2, and the boy and girl. I think the pictures are the most unique element in the book. This book takes place in Gerpletz. Gerpletz is a place where the pets are treated like people. In Gerpletz, they have pets like cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits and parakeets. In the book, Thing 1 and Thing 2 give you facts about the animals. Even though Gerpletz was made up, I want to go there. Oh, the Pets You Can Get is very useful. It gives you information and tips on how to keep your pet and you healthy. If a young reader gets stuck on a word, they can look in the glossary. It also teaches about the pet individually. This book can also be used as a guide. Oh, the Pets You Can Get teaches you about pets, but it also teaches that your pet loves you more than anything else. You can learn a lot from this book. If you have a pet you might want to read this book. I love Oh, the Pets You Can Get because anybody can read it. Even if you're an adult or in kindergarten

A good picturebook introduction to the world of pet ownership.......2005-09-12

New to the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series is the zany coverage of animal friends, featuring the Cat in Hat illustrations by Aristides Ruiz and Joe Mathieu and telling of the Cat in the Hat's visit to a land of pets. Containing nonfiction information but reading with the drama and grace of fiction, Oh, The Pets You Can Get: All About Our Animal Friends is a good picturebook introduction to the world of pet ownership.

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Our family favorite
simple pleasures
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
One of the best
Wonderful animals

Our Animal Friends At Maple Hill Farm
Alice Provensen , and Martin Provensen
Manufacturer: Aladdin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

Who lives at Maple Hill Farm?

Two dogs, five horses, a pig, some geese, lots of chickens, a few cows, a few goats, several sheep, and four special cats -- these are the animals at Maple Hill Farm.

With simple text that is both affectionate and wry, and irresistible illustrations that burst with personality, Alice and Martin Provensen bring their barnyard friends to life for the delight of animal lovers both young and old.

Customer Reviews:

Our family favorite.......2007-06-16

My mom saved the original book for me, and we purchased a new copy (paperback) only after our suitcase containing the original hardback was stolen (!) Our girls (ages 3 and 7) adore this book - and so do we.

The book tells about the different animals on the farm. Over several pages, for example, Mrs. Provensen tell about the four cats who live at Maple Hill farm: Gooseberry, who is a good mother; Eggnog, who is beautiful but not interresting; Willow, who is old; and Max, who is big, likes cottage cheese, but is not very clever with his claws. In a series of drawings, we see what the cats do around the farm. The girls love it - they laugh and giggle and listen intently.

The dogs, horses, sheep, and chickens all get similar treatment. We give this book to friends, as it is off the mainstream 'radar' of good books: we are sure they won't have it, and we are sure their kids will love it as our do.

simple pleasures.......2007-05-26

my kids love this book and the other in the series. the illustrations are true and simple-just what today's kids need. i would recommend it to any family who has an appreciation or is part of a more meaningful, homegrown lifestyle.

I LOVE THIS BOOK!.......2007-04-25

I remember the very first time I read this book...over 30 years ago. I had my infant son sitting on my lap and we were both delighted by the different animals from the farm. I remember going from laughing to holding back tears. It is so true. Our own animal friends have the same affect...from laughter to tears.

Besides being very entertaining, I find a bit of widsom there that is priceless for dealing with the loss of a pet. It has become a tradition over the years to read from the book at our "pet funerals" and I took the book down from the shelf just for myself after the recent loss of a 16 year old cat.

Like many others here, we've worn out our original copy. Mom made sure each grandchild had a copy in their homes and I've done the same with my own grandchildren. We loved it so much, we've had many pets named after the characters in the book.

One of the best.......2006-08-20

This is one of the loveliest books that we read to our own children. It has a beautiful, rhythmic, lyrical text, perfect for reading aloud - something rare in more recent children's books. I can still recite large parts of it by heart, and one of them still makes me cry. I'm buying it for my [...] granddaughter, and I can't wait to read it to her.

Wonderful animals.......2006-07-05

These are great animals! They are "real" and they do real things! I love them because they are just like some of mine!

Puppy Miracles: True, Inspirational Stories of Our Lovable, Furry Friends

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Puppy Miracles Will Follow You Home!

Puppy Miracles: True, Inspirational Stories of Our Lovable, Furry Friends
Brad Steiger , and Sherry Hansen Steiger
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
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ASIN: 1593375352

Book Description

All puppies are adorable and loving. But some of these furry little darlings are miracle workers, too! In Puppy Miracles, bestselling authors Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger share fifty amazing stories of heroic deeds performed by everyday, anything-but-ordinary puppies. In this remarkable collection, you will meet:

Buoy, a yellow Labrador retriever who, while dressed as an angel for Halloween, rescues a woman from drowning in an icy river

Princess, a German shepherd puppy, who saves an infant from what could have been a fatal fall down a steep flight of stairs

Preta, a former stray puppy who still walks eight miles each Sunday to attend 7:30 A.M. mass with her old congregation
These stories and more will affirm your love for these cute creatures, and turn you into a believer of the miracle of puppies.

Customer Reviews:

Puppy Miracles Will Follow You Home!.......2007-01-25

Have you ever adopted a Puppy and wondered what's beyond those endless, adorable pools of brown eyes? With the Steigers's latest opus, "Puppy Miracles", you'll wonder no further. Brad and Sherry Steiger have brought together a collection of some of the cutest and most miraculous stories of rescue, compassion and companionship that can only be described as the best possible evidence of the existence of God there is. You won't regret going to your local bookstore today and picking up a copy of "Puppy Miracles". Come on, you know you just can't resist those droopy eyes.

What Pets Teach Us: Life's Lesson Learned from Our Little Friends

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Everyone Will Love!
get pet theme

What Pets Teach Us: Life's Lesson Learned from Our Little Friends

Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1595433937

Customer Reviews:

Everyone Will Love!.......2006-05-03

My students absolutely love this book! Not only are the photos adorable, but they teach valuable life lessons in a great, child-friendly way. Some of the pictures will make you go, "Ahhh" while others will make you laugh. This is a great book for any classroom or home, whether it is used to teach or just enjoy.

get pet theme.......2006-03-28

perfect for teachers of little ones thru second grade with a pet theme or for your own pet lover. lovely bright pet photos on each page. love it for my pet shop unit.

What Puppies Teach Us: Life's Lessons Learned from Our Little Friends

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what puppies teach us.
Loving puppies, learning social skills

What Puppies Teach Us: Life's Lessons Learned from Our Little Friends
Glenn Dromgoole
Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1572236841

Book Description

A children's version of the best-selling What Dogs Teach Us, What Puppies Teach Us is designed for kids, showing them all the things puppies can teach. Large format, full-color photos are paired with simple life "lessons" such as `It's polite to share,' `Try to clean your plate at every meal,' `Sit still when you're asked to,' and other exemplar puppy (and kid!)behavior.

Customer Reviews:

what puppies teach us........2006-07-02

This book is just adorable. I ordered more for christmas presents.

Loving puppies, learning social skills.......2003-08-14

My 7 year old daughter loves puppies and sometimes needs a bit of redirection and encouragement when it comes to relating to the world around her. I saw this book and knew it was for her! The pictures are adorable and the sayings with the pictures are concise and positive, including, "It may be hard, but sometimes you have to share" and "Sometimes friends don't look anything like you". "Don't be afraid to try new things" features a puppy in a life vest on a diving board. One of my favorites, "Teasing is never nice" shows one puppy sticking out its tongue at the other. I'm not sure how the author got the picture of that, but it is very adorable. My daughter now refers to the contents as her "puppy rules". I recommend this book for every preschool, elementary school and home with young children to encourage them with great messages about getting along with others and taking care of themselves.

Birdwise: Forty Fun Feats for Finding Out About Our Feathered Friends

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Birdwise: Forty Fun Feats for Finding Out About Our Feathered Friends
Pamela M. Hickman , and Judie Shore
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A Dog Is Listening: The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us

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For the love of animals
Disappointed!
One of the sweetest books on dogs ever.
Love him, love his dogs.

A Dog Is Listening: The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us
Roger A. Caras
Manufacturer: Galahad Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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As readers of A Cat Is Watching know, Roger Caras has a special affinity with the animal kingdom. Now, in a winning mix of psychological insight, factual research, and personal, paws-on experience, Caras takes the reader into the special world of dogs. 25 photographs.

Customer Reviews:

For the love of animals.......2006-01-12

It is obvious that Roger Caras loves animals. Not just dogs, but all animals. So do I. This book provides tremendous insight into the history of dog owning, on how they became pets, how they react, act, in other words, how and why they do what they do.

I loved the descriptions of interaction between animals. So much of that I had the pleasure of observing myself. But put in words makes the book and my personal experiences that much sweeter.

This book is a perfect gift for anyone who owns a dog or plans to own a dog.

Disappointed!.......2000-05-04

First of all, the title is deceiving. "...The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us" was what attracted me to the book. Unfortunately, I found very little information about the way my dogs might view me. Caras covers more than just the "sight" sense. This book was a bit too academic and historical for my tastes. I wished there were more anecdotes and/or behavioral information. The pictures and photos were randomly scattered around and many of them didn't have captions.

While the history of dogs/wolves is interesting, it's not what I paid for.

One of the sweetest books on dogs ever........1998-01-04

I confess. I'm a dogaholic. I may only have one in my home,, but in my heart there are thousands. As many as need homes. Clearly Roger Caras is just that way, too. His "gosh, golly, gee whiz" sense of wonder and humor (sometimes mixed together), fit perfect with the way he tells his "tails". Some of the stories are nothing short of amazing as witness in particular the story of Sheba who alerts her owner to her on-coming seizures. How? It doesn't matter. What matters is that she does. A truly remarkable story in a truly remarkable book.

Love him, love his dogs........1996-11-12

There are dozens of reasons to recommend this book. It is full of insight and anecdotes about those loveable, canine companions. But the best reason to read this book is that on every page it is obvious that Roger Caras loves his dogs. If you own a dog, and why would you read this book if you didn't, then you know how he feels, and in these pages you have found a kindred spirit who can echo your sighs and your gushing 'awes' at the antics of our furry friends. Read this book to learn about dogs, their habits, their senses, their remarkable abilities.. Savor this book for its warmth and emotion, and keep your dog handy, you'll need to hug him at least once a chapter

Dogs Are Special: A Tribute to Our Best Friends

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Dogs Are Special: A Tribute to Our Best Friends
Rh Value Publishing
Manufacturer: Gramercy
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517228831
Release Date: 2007-03-06

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A dog’s love is unconditional. From the moment your dog rouses you to take him for a walk until he curls up warm and contented at the foot of your bed at night, dogs bring joy and contentment into our harried lives. They are indeed our best friends.
DOGS ARE SPECIAL is a tribute to these amazing animals. Full-color photographs paired with quotes from everyone from Ann Landers to Johnny Depp, from St. Francis of Assissi to Franz Kafka, celebrate the role of our beloved pets in our lives. Dogs of many breeds; puppies and adults; big and small, all gambol across these pages in charming and whimsical photographs.
This is a celebration of all the things we love about our friendliest, most loyal companions, who knock us over with delight when we come home, run circles around us when they play, and curl up warm on our laps when they are tired, making us feel as special as they are.

Happiness is a warm puppy.
— Charles Schulz

My little dog — a heartbeat at my feet.
— Edith Wharton

The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.
— Johnny Depp

The more I see of men, the more I like dogs.
— Madame de Stael

Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell.
— Emily Dickinson

A dog has the soul of a philosopher.
— Plato

I love dogs. They live in the moment and don’t care about anything except affection and food. They’re loyal and happy. Humans are just too…complicated.
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