Old Dog, The

Old Dog, The by Zolotow, Charlotte. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780060244095.

Once there was a dog who loved to run and jump and play. She was the best friend Ben -- or any little boy -- could have. But as Ben got older, so did his dog. One morning, Bens old dog didnt open her eyes or wag her tail. She didnt even move.Charlotte Zolotows remarkable insight into a universal experience -- the hurt and confusion a child feels after his first encounter with death -- is poignantly echoed by James Ransomes striking oil paintings.