There's a Dog in the Heavens! [Paperback]

Martin Elster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2003

Martin Elster's collection of poetry will delight dog-lovers everywhere. Many of the poems are wonderfully whimsical limericks, but there are also a few melancholy poems, such as "Adopt Me Please," which remind us that there are dogs whose water bowls really are half empty. He writes about a curious assortment of characters--a Yorkie from New York-y who's nearly as light as a quark-y; a mutt who can open doors, write, and draw with a paw; a dog from Nantucket who gets her head stuck in a bucket; a musical Rottie who listens to Scarlatti; and many more! There's a Dog in the Heavens is a wonderful addition to any pet-owner's library.

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About the Author

Martin Elster is a guy with two dogs. He is also a percussionist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra and the Connecticut Opera Association Orchestra, as well as a published composer.

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The Dog Star
There’s a dog in space! Am I delirious?
No! Its eye is a star they call Sirius;
The brightest by far,
It’s a binary star—
With its unseen companion, mysterious!

The companion is known as "the pup."
Do you think that I just made that up?
That white dwarf is as small
As a puppy’s toy ball.
If you ask, "Is that true?" I’d say, "Yup!"

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hats Off Books (January 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587361531
• ISBN-13: 978-1587361531
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,376,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, November 7, 2003

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Scott Emerson (Phoenix) - See all my reviews

This review is from: There's a Dog in the Heavens! (Paperback)

The relationship between dogs and people is a difficult one to put into words, but Martin Elster has managed to it with poetry. His poems range from funny to sad, but throughout they convey not only the special way dogs think. They also describe our best friends in a way that goes beyond the limitations of language. Any dog lover will enjoy this book, and all will find their own dog somewhere in its pages.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To support my friend, June 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: There's a Dog in the Heavens! (Paperback)

Beside the point Martin Elster is the greatest artist in the Connecticut. He is also a compositor. I had the chance to read briefly his book which includes some modern issues about a relationship between animals and humans. In addition , the book consist of a lot of fun. Do not miss your opportunity to get some fresh thoughts and help the ART!!!!!!!!!!
Martin , you did a good job.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A joyful collection of engaging short poems, April 11, 2003

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: There's a Dog in the Heavens! (Paperback)

There's A Dog In The Heavens! A Universe of Canine Verse is a joyful collection of engaging short poems by Martin Elster celebrating canine companions everywhere, from mutts to purebreds to foxes and wolves. A round of lyrical fun especially recommended for dog lovers everywhere. Use Your Head: Your puppy's like a two-year-old:/An explorer, inquisitive, bold./If she chews up your stuff/Try not to be rough/And don't punish her, hit her, or scold.//Just buy her some dog toys instead/So she won't go and chew your bedspread./If she does, don't yell "No!"/Say "Off!" and then show/Her a brand new stuffed toy -- use your head!