On an icy night, two muggers took Baileyaa five-pound Malteseafrom the poetas older daughter. Soon after, they released him into the darkness, he miraculously survived freezing temperatures, and he came back with minor injuries the next day. Now he fills the house of his owner and the rest of the family with delight and mirth. This picture book collects 100 light-hearted haiku written by the poet as he took care of Bailey in 2008 while the dogas amommya was attending law school out of state. The works convey the poetas keen ...
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On an icy night, two muggers took Baileyaa five-pound Malteseafrom the poetas older daughter. Soon after, they released him into the darkness, he miraculously survived freezing temperatures, and he came back with minor injuries the next day. Now he fills the house of his owner and the rest of the family with delight and mirth. This picture book collects 100 light-hearted haiku written by the poet as he took care of Bailey in 2008 while the dogas amommya was attending law school out of state. The works convey the poetas keen observation of Baileyas amusing behavior and his appreciation of the toy dogas presence in his life. This is a story of suffering, agony, triumph, and joy delivered in verse form. Beautifully illustrated by the poetas younger daughter, this small volume is an essential reading for all pet lovers.
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