This warm and wonderful collection of true, feel-good stories about cats and their people at Christmastime is perfect for the animal lover on your list.
Callie Smith Grant Bücher
Callie Smith Grant ist die Autorin mehrerer Sachbücher für junge Leser und Erwachsene. Ihre tierbezogenen Geschichten und Gedichte finden sich in Guideposts-Anthologien und verschiedenen Zeitschriften. Grant ist außerdem Herausgeberin von A Prince among Dogs und A Dickens of a Cat.




The Dog at My Feet
- 194 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
As any pet lover knows, a wagging tail or a tender purr can soothe the soul after a hard day. And sometimes, the presence of dogs and cats in our lives can do even more. In these delightful books, Callie Smith Grant collects stories that celebrate the dogs and cats in our lives--stories that touch our hearts, renew our spirit, and show us how God created these creatures for unique purposes. Well-known authors, as well as new voices, share their inspirational true stories of these otherwise ordinary cats and dogs whose presence in the lives of humans make them remarkable. Each book also includes interesting sidebars, memorable quotes, and helpful hints for living with dogs and cats. The stories are warm, captivating, and ideal for a good curl-up-and-read or for a gift to any pet lover.
A Dickens of a Cat
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Pets are such a big part of so many of our lives. As any pet lover knows, a wagging tail or a tender purr can soothe the soul after a hard day. And sometimes, the presence of dogs and cats in our lives can do even more. In these delightful books, Callie Smith Grant collects stories that celebrate the dogs and cats in our lives--stories that touch our hearts, renew our spirit, and show us how God created these beasts for unique purposes. A funny little dog named Prince earns his title by protecting the children of the house. A "dickens of a cat" gives a cancer survivor something else to think about. A lively litter of puppies soothes a troubled child. A scrawny kitten helps an anorexic girl begin to eat.Well-known authors, including Melody Carlson, Tracie Peterson, and Robert Benson, as well as new voices share their inspirational true stories of these otherwise ordinary cats and dogs whose presence in the lives of humans make them remarkable. Each book also includes interesting sidebars, memorable quotes, helpful hints for living with dogs and cats, and forewords by H. Norman Wright. The stories are warm, captivating, and ideal for a good curl-up-and-read or for a gift to any pet lover. Cat lovers, dog lovers, and anyone who likes to read uplifting stories will cherish these books.
This heartwarming collection of 30 true stories celebrates the beauty of horses and the power of second chances. Perfect for any time your spirit needs a lift--or a fellow horse-lover needs a gift!