It's Still a Dog's New York: A Book of Healing Contributor(s): Roth, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0792270509 ISBN-13: 9780792270508 Publisher: National Geographic Kids OUR PRICE: $10.80 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2001 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In this parable of childhood bereavement, Pepper and Rover, two New York dogs, are miserable after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Pepper feels overwhelmed with sadness and fear and anger. But in a tour of New York City, his friend Rover shows him that even though they' re sad, they can go on. Pepper learns that helping others, expressing his feelings, celebrating the bravery of rescue workers, and allowing himself to enjoy life can lead to healing; that the pair are not underdogs, but top dogs; that Americans are strong enough to survive and thrive, that "It' s Still a Dog' s New York. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Death, Grief, Bereavement - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2001096611 |
Physical Information: 0.53" H x 4.06" W x 5.96" (0.55 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Death/Dying - Geographic Orientation - New York - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Locality - New York, N.Y. |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: In this parable of childhood bereavement, Pepper and Rover, two New York dogs, are miserable after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Pepper feels overwhelmed with sadness and fear and anger. But in a tour of New York City, his friend Rover shows him that even though they' re sad, they can go on. Pepper learns that helping others, expressing his feelings, celebrating the bravery of rescue workers, and allowing himself to enjoy life can lead to healing; that the pair are not underdogs, but top dogs; that Americans are strong enough to survive and thrive, that It' s Still a Dog' s New York. |