All Cats Go To Heaven

Minka has entered into the doors of Cat Heaven. When Minka the cat first arrives, she meets her angel buddy, Chloe. Chloe will be with her every day during the first phase of Cat Heaven before ascending to Higher Cat Heaven. Chloe tells Minka that she can have any wish fulfilled that she thought was left unfinished on Earth, as a way of purging the past before ascending into Cat Heaven properly. Minka says all her needs were met on Earth. She was loved, had a wonderful home, and many friends. Only one wish pops into Minka’s head: She wants to protect her cat friends from any harm. Chloe says such a wish has never been granted to an angel cat. One morning, Minka notices a young cat running quickly through the doors of Cat Heaven and recognizes him immediately. He is Willie, a close neighborhood friend. Minka tells him about her desire to fly down to Earth to protect their friends. She convinces Willie to join her in her wish. All Cats Go to Cat Heaven is a profound, touching story about issues facing many children, including friendship, being kind to others, keeping safe, and accepting diversity. Seen through a gentle cat’s eyes, Cat heaven is a place where life is beautiful.

This joyous celebration of a cat’s journey after a happy life on Earth by the Newbery Medalist “will kindle sighs even from the feline-indifferent” (Kirkus Reviews). “The way to Cat Heaven is a field of sweet grass, where crickets and butterflies play!” With a gentle, playful rhyme, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant explores all the ways our beloved cats enjoy Cat Heaven, as she did for dogs in the–bestselling companion book, Dog Heaven. Her shining artwork illustrates a world of peace for cats in Heaven, where no tree is too tall for exploring, where there is no lack of angels’ laps for sleeping. If your child wonders where his or her kitty goes after a happy life on Earth, they can rest assured that all cats “know where the angel cats fly. They’ll run past the stars and the moon and the sun . . . to curl up with God in the sky.” “The visual impact of the book is stunning . . . Whether read as a story to younger children or used in a discussion of the nature of heaven with older ones, this deceptively simple, sweet book is rewarding.” —School Library Journal

Alley cats are shrewd survivors who live off of mice and food scraps in the allies of large cities. This fascinating resource takes a closer look at the life of this scrappy feline. It compares and contrasts the alley cat’s diet and habitat with that of house cats. The accessible text includes a kid-friendly discussion of the role responsible pet ownership plays in reducing the numbers of stray cats.

A cat looks on as her master, a poor Japanese artist, works on a painting commissioned by a high priest. The artist must paint all the animals blessed by Buddha except cats, which have been excluded from paradise. Despite the risk, the compassionate artist decides to include a cat in his painting and is rewarded. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Reveals how pets fit into the afterlife, offering comfort for bereaved pet owners while sharing uplifting tales about pets who continue their relationship with their human companions after death.

Minka has entered into the doors of Cat Heaven. When Minka the cat first arrives, she meets her angel buddy, Chloe. Chloe will be with her every day during the first phase of Cat Heaven before ascending to Higher Cat Heaven. Chloe tells Minka that she can have any wish fulfilled that she thought was left unfinished on Earth, as a way of purging the past before ascending into Cat Heaven properly. Minka says all her needs were met on Earth. She was loved, had a wonderful home, and many friends. Only one wish pops into Minka's head: She wants to protect her cat friends from any harm. Chloe says such a wish has never been granted to an angel cat. One morning, Minka notices a young cat running quickly through the doors of Cat Heaven and recognizes him immediately. He is Willie, a close neighborhood friend. Minka tells him about her desire to fly down to Earth to protect their friends. She convinces Willie to join her in her wish. All Cats Go to Cat Heaven is a profound, touching story about issues facing many children, including friendship, being kind to others, keeping safe, and accepting diversity. Seen through a gentle cat's eyes, Cat heaven is a place where life is beautiful. Valda V. Upenieks received her Ph.D. from the University of Washington, and has worked in various nurse leadership and consulting roles throughout the country. "Minka was my first cat and she lived for 17 years," she says. The author has two daughters, Laura and Lasma, who live in the greater Seattle area with their two dogs and two cats. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/ValdaVUpenieks

Friar Jack Wintz wants you to know--the Bible gives us many clues that we will be with our pets in heaven for eternity! "Our God is a God of overflowing love, goodness, and beauty who is ready to give over everything to those he loves. This goodness is reflected in the whole family of creation. When God says of any creature, whether human or nonhuman, that it is good or very good, it's not a simple matter of moral goodness. The creature also has an inherent goodness and beauty--a beauty that reflects God, who is beauty itself"

A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant's classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man's best friend. The first picture book illustrated by the author, Dog Heaven is enhanced by Rylant's bright, bold paintings that perfectly capture an afterlife sure to bring solace to anyone who is grieving.