Sally Goes to Heaven
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Sally Goes to Heaven

By Stephen Huneck

Part of the Sally series

A dog's journey to heaven brings comfort and new beginnings to her family.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 151 ratings
48 pages· 474 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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When a cherished dog passes away, she finds joy in heaven and guides her grieving family on Earth to a new pet. Sally's story offers solace and hope, celebrating the enduring bond between pets and their families. Through vibrant illustrations and heartfelt narrative, young readers are gently introduced to the cycle of life, finding comfort in the memories of their beloved companions. Will Sally's heavenly presence help her family heal and embrace a new furry friend?

From the publisher

Sally Goes to Heaven is a wonderful, joyous book to help provide gentle insight into the natural cycle of life of a pet, or to share with young children who have recently experienced the loss of a beloved animal. In this book, Sally passes away and goes to heaven, where she lives happily and helps her family on Earth find a new pet. The book includes a removable magnetic photo frame that readers can use to hold a picture of their own beloved pet. Praise for Sally Goes to Heaven “Any family who has ever loved and lost a dog will find comfort in Sally Goes to Heaven. Stephen Huneck’s beautiful illustrations and simple text evoke an afterlife that is everything we could hope for our dogs–and ourselves.” –Ken Foster, author of The Dogs Who Found Me and I’m a Good Dog “The final entry in the late Huneck’s series about Sally the black Labrador is a touching account of Sally’s death from old age and her joyous experiences in heaven.” –Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW “Huneck’s instantly recognizable woodcuts make each scene feel iconic, and his plainspoken prose will provide grieving young pet-owners with a measure of relief.” –Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW “This title can help children remember the good times in both Sally’s or their own pet’s life.” –School Library Journal “The folk art-style woodblock illustrations, in their directness and simplicity, are as comforting as the text.” –Booklist

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
474
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about deathBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
166538
Publication
Published
April 1, 2014
First published
March 22, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781419709692

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