Beloved Dog

Beloved Dog is a whimsical and gorgeously illustrated collection of paintings accompanied by deceptively deep and insightful philosophical musings delivered with wit and sensitivity. Using the dogs lovingly illustrated in her acclaimed children's books as well as her own real-life pets and those of friends and family, the author reveals why dogs bring out the best in us.

With humor and intelligence, Kalman gives voice to the cherished companions she adores, noting that they are constant reminders that our lives are always happier and more enriched when we live fully in the moment and extend unconditional love. As she so rightly states, "And it is very true that the most tender, complicated, most generous part of our being blossoms without any effort, when it comes to the love of a dog."