Random Acts of Kindness by Animals [Paperback]

Stephanie LaLand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2008

The French poet, Theophile Gautier once asked, "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes?" And it’s true – if you have ever loved an animal, you know that there is something special about them. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves it, through amazing and heartwarming true tales of animal compassion, devotion, and bravery. In the pages of this book readers will meet remarkable dogs and cats, as well as gorillas, dolphins, bears, seagulls, rats, birds, and one heroic pig! Even ants are caught practicing compassion, as they’re observed pulling a thorn from an injured comrade. Included are well-publicized stories, such as the gorilla that carried an injured child to safety, as well as the more obscure, like the German Shepherd that visited the grave of his deceased owner every day at the same hour. This sweet book also reflects human acts of kindness to animals. Edward Lear, author of The Owl and the Pussycat, built his new house as an exact replica of his old one to keep from traumatizing his beloved cat. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves that these are thinking creatures with real emotions – hardly news to animal lovers – and provides a window into the lives of some amazing critters! "A uniquely memorable and inspiring gift for animal lovers around the world!" (Doris Day) "This book is a loving tribute to all creatures, great and small." (Tippi Hedren)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Peaceful Kingdom chronicles amazing true stories of devotion and bravery from the animal world. Included are both well-publicized cases, such as the gorilla who tenderly carried an injured child to safety, and the more obscure--the German shepherd who visited the grave of his deceased owner every day at the same hour. Even ants are caught in heroic acts: they're observed pulling a thorn from an injured comrade. The animals in this book are viewed as compassionate, thinking creatures that experience real emotions--hardly news to animal lovers. Peaceful Kingdom also reflects human acts of kindness to animals. Edward Lear, the famous author of "The Owl and the Pussycat," built his new house as an exact replica of his old one to keep from traumatizing his beloved cat. Peaceful Kingdom is an intriguing and heartwarming journey into the lives of some astonishing animals. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Stephanie LaLand is a life-long animal lover who has dedicated herself to helping abandoned and lost animals and pets find loving and happy adoptive homes. An active member of PETA, Ms. Laland lives in Santa Cruz, California, with a menagerie of beloved pets. She is also the author of Animal Angels.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press; 2nd edition (August 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573243507
• ISBN-13: 978-1573243506
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #93 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Essays

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Must-Read for All Animal Lovers!, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Peaceful Kingdom: Random Acts of Kindness by Animals (Paperback)

This book will leave a mark on your heart and your soul. It has always been said that the animal kingdom treats its members with much more kindness than humans do and this book is a testament to the compassion and love that our animal world has for itself and all the rest of us!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good, December 15, 1999

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This review is from: Peaceful Kingdom: Random Acts of Kindness by Animals (Paperback)

This book is a must-have if you know an animal lover or if you are one yourself. It tells many wonderful stories on animals acting in brave ways to show kindness to people and to other animals. It's very inspirational and it makes you respect animals a lot more.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book will make you smile, laugh, and cry, all at once., February 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Peaceful Kingdom: Random Acts of Kindness by Animals (Paperback)

The stories in this book will make you realize the lessons, gifts, and teachings available from all of God's creatures. This is a book for the simple pet owner to the most avid animal right's activist. No household bookshelf should be without a copy.