Bless the Beasts : Children's Prayers and Poems about Animals

People have celebrated & blessed the animals around them for their strength, their vitality, & their beauty. This inspirational collection of prayers & poems honors the different ways that animals can touch our lives -- whether through keen observation of a tiny bug, devotion to a beloved pet, or empathy with an immense whale. Thoughtfully gathered & tenderly illustrated, this compilation includes such well-known writers as Carl Sandburg, Robert Louis Stevenson, & Rudyard Kipling -- along with a fresh variety of new voices & a sprinkling of heartfelt words written by children themselves. From gracefully saying good-bye to a furry friend to joyously glorifying creation, these diverse reflections offer something special for every animal lover & every mood.Cotner, June is the author of 'Bless the Beasts : Children's Prayers and Poems about Animals', published 2006 under ISBN 9780756799526 and ISBN 075679952X.