Read
this contemporary version of a beloved classic
to your children and grandchildren...
Margaret
Marshall Saunders wrote Beautiful Joe™ in the late 1800s, basing the book on the
trials of a real-life dog who was treated
cruelly by his owner. More than 100,000 copies
of the inspiring story have sold. Now, They Called Me Beautiful is available
featuring the detailed illustrations of Claire
Starr with text edited and abridged for contemporary
children. Told from the perspective of a mutt
named Joe, They Called Me Beautiful focuses on the love and acceptance provided
to Joe by the Morris family and their conscientious
care of the many pets in their home.
Children
will delight in hearing Joe describe Bella
the African Parrot and the many canaries,
goldfish, rabbits, and pigeons raised by the
Morris children and their humane and compassionate
approach to animals and humans alike.
"Aimed
at young readers as it is and espousing the
values so passionately voiced by Margaret Marshall
Saunders in her celebrated novel, 'Beautiful
Joe,' this book is a gem and we heartily endorse
it!" — Michael Biggins, Chairman, Beautiful
Joe Heritage Society
"This was a very touching story about an abused dog from the dog's point of view. Beautiful Joe encourages children and adults to value the lives of all living creatures and treat them with compassion, care and respect. This story has a gentle way of conveying the act of animal mistreatment to be intolerable and inhumane." –Andi Hardy Jory, Elementary School Teacher, Waleska, GA
"I
went to the website and ordered these beautiful cards. They were
about $13.00 w/shipping. They are gorgeous.
... The book is delightful. I thought it would
be a real tear jerker. But it is not. It is
the story told in "Joe's" voice about a mutt
adopted by a loving family. By the way "Joe"
is beautiful Joe. It was written in the late
1800's so the writing is in the era. But still
a beautiful book with great illustrations, although
too small. It teaches anyone, not only children
compassion and caring for animals. You guys
with african greys will enjoy Bella. She's smart,
sassy and I just loved her. I would recommend
the greeting cards, blank inside, and the book
"They Called Me Beautiful". —Dana H., African
Grey owner and parrot lover.
About
the Author: Claire Starr is also the author
of Open Your Heart with Pets: Mastering Life through Love of Animals (DreamtimePublishing 2007) and What Saved Me: A Dozen Ways to Embrace
Life (Lucky Press, 2000). She is an editor and illustrator and
"mom" to three dogs and a Pionus Parrot. Claire Starr is the pen name used by Janice Phelps Williams. You can see more of Janice's artwork at Cafe Shops.
They Called Me Beautiful by Marshall Saunders, Illustrated by Claire Starr
$10.95
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 126 pages
Copyright: 2002
ISBN-10: 0970637713 ISBN-13: 978-0970637710
Purchase the beautiful "Bella the Parrot" stationary and other illustrations from They Called Me Beautiful at www.Cafepress.com/janicephelps (click on the image below to go learn more).
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