Dog Heaven

By Cynthia Rylant,

Book cover of Dog Heaven

Book description

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…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep the lights on. Or join the rebellion as a member.

Why read it?

1 author picked Dog Heaven as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve had friends tell me that they don’t want to love another dog because they can’t bear it when the dog dies. It’s hard to lose a pet, no matter whether you are old or young. Dog Heaven allows us to imagine our old friends in an afterlife that’s fashioned just for them. God knows what dogs like—a place to run, dog treats in funny shapes, fluffy clouds as dog beds, and special homes where they are petted and reminded how good they are all day long. This hopeful picture book offers comfort as our Angel dogs “will be there…

From Marty's list on dogs, poetry, and dogs in poetry.

Want books like Dog Heaven?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Dog Heaven.

Browse books like Dog Heaven

Book cover of Love That Dog
Book cover of Once I Ate a Pie
Book cover of Officer Buckle and Gloria

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,121

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in dogs, the afterlife, and heaven?

Dogs 424 books
The Afterlife 108 books
Heaven 22 books