The Gifts We Receive From Animals

The Gifts We Receive from Animals is a book guaranteed to brighten a reader’s day. Professionals engaged in therapy work as well as those who have companion animals at home will enjoy learning about the many ways in which animals impact people’s lives. Through a series of short, true-life stories, written by professionals engaged in animal assisted interventions, The Gifts We Receive from Animals reminds readers of the core essence of the human animal bond and the reason behind the growing phenomenon of animal assisted interventions. Readers will learn, for example, about the young child who shares her inner most thoughts with a dog and, as a result, learns how to talk with people; the soldier who feels comfortable and safe with a dog, a feeling he has been lacking since active duty; and the elderly adult who works through difficult physical therapy because of his therapy dog. The Gifts We Receive from Animals takes readers on a delightful journey, offering insights into the unique impact animals have in the lives of those they help.

Just like the three kings in the story of the Nativity, they brought gifts to the Christ child. In this book the animals bring their gifts to the Christ child. The Creator (God) makes all things, trees, plants, food, animals, and us. We all have special gifts, including the animals. This book, from a Native American perspective, shows how each animal is so special, with a great spiritual gift, our spirit animals that still remain to this day.

It's exciting living on the coldest stretch of earth and in the Outback too! Read along as these spunky short stories for early readers take you on a trek around the globe. You'll meet some young characters like Wiley and Wynter, and their adored animal companions, Mr. Bark the dog and Beau the horse. Peek into their lives and even learn a few words in their languages! Find out why our characters on every continent are so thankful to their creature friends, and learn about the many gifts these animals provide. Gifts of the Animals includes everything kids love — new friendly faces, greetings from around the globe and appreciation for the precious provisions of our animal companions.

Just like the three kings in the story of the Nativity, they brought gifts to the Christ child. In this book the animals bring their gifts to the Christ child. The Creator (God) makes all things, trees, plants, food, animals, and us. We all have special gifts, including the animals. This book, from a Native American perspective, shows how each animal is so special, with a great spiritual gift, our spirit animals that still remain to this day.

Drawing on French sociologist Marcel Mauss' influential theory of 'the gift', this book shows that trust is the only glue that holds societies together, and people are giving beings and they who can cooperate for the benefit of all when the logic of maximizing utility personal gain in capitalism is broken.

Do our relationships with animals bring us closer to God?