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Still Her Spirit Sings
The journey of a dog s life begins with her sudden arrival as a puppy. We watch as she earns her name, takes her first bath and chews her way around the house. As she grows we penetrate her eyes, learn her moods, observe her quirks and witness her loyalty. When she unexpectedly falls ill and dies, we feel the grief a family goes through. Grief then transitions to reverence as we reflect on how Spirit and all dogs teach us lessons of life and love that stay in our hearts long after they die. With humor and tender reflection, Robert W. Kurkela describes a dog who embodied an unforgettable mix of joy, compassion, adventure and mischief. The spiritually uplifting and sensitive verse is thought provoking and is accompanied by whimsical, light-hearted illustrations. Still Her Spirit Sings will appeal to parents and children of all faiths who have mourned the loss of a beloved animal.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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July 18, 2010
Disclaimer: I illustrated this book. It was a lot of fun to work on. Robert W. Kurkela provided a sensitive look at the life and death of a family's beloved dog, in the text of the book -- Spirit was such a loving and goofy dog, she was easy to envision. I've also posted a video on The Making of Spirit, showing how the book was made and the illustrations created. the video can be seen on my Facebook page and I hope to have it up soon at www.janicephelps.com/illustrations.htm.
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