Darling, I Love You

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A heartwarming collection of short verse celebrating our beloved pets and the wonder of life. A heartwarming collection of short verse celebrating our beloved pets and the wonder of life Daniel Ladinsky is the internationally acclaimed poet known for his inspired, contemporary renderings of works by Hafiz, Rumi, St. Francis of Assisi, and poet-saints East and West. Patrick McDonnell is the venerated author, artist, and creator of the beloved MUTTS comic strip. In Darling, I Love You! these two artists have collaborated for the first time to create a delightful, universal collection of sweet, welcome-to-the-moment poems about the essential places animals and wonder hold in our lives and in our hearts, accompanied by line drawings of the illustrious MUTTS characters that readers have come to know and love. "Pet owners will chuckle knowingly about the way the speakers shift between simple observations and deeper statements . . . that remind us why humans need animals as much as they need us."-The Washington Post

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The perfect read for those seeking respite from the seemingly endless stream of unsettling events in the news these days . . . The pages . . . present a variety of insights about everyday pleasures and demonstrate the value of living in the moment and treating our companions with respect and affection. The text is accompanied by charming line drawings . . . which add to the energy, depth and warmth of the writing. Pet owners will chuckle knowingly about the way the speakers shift between simple observations and deeper statements . . . that remind us why humans need animals as much as they need us.
The Washington Post

Prepare for your heart to melt as you readDarling, I Love You, a touching and poetic tribute to the furry friends in our lives. . . . This illustrated collection is a must-have for anyone who considers their dog (or any animal) a best friend.
Bustle(11 Heartwarming Books For Dog-Lovers)

Amid the current swirl of angry words, Darling, I Love You is balm for the soul. . . .Patrick McDonnell's delightful illustrations . . . beautifully and whimsically capture the essence of joy. . . .Ladinsky's deeply spiritual sense is evident in his expressions of awe and reverence.
TheCleveland Plain Dealer

This lovely,moving bookis simply a delight. . . . [It will] inspire wonder and make you want to slow down and go pat your dog. This sweet and beautiful book would make an absolutely wonderful gift for yourself or a loved one.
Modern DogMagazine

Charming . . .Ladinskys simple but poignant poems, accompanied by illustrations of the beloved MUTTS characters, invite readers to slow down and see the goodness and grace that are all around usand to give thanks. . . . [An]insightful book and one that youll likely turn to again and again for its gentle humor and playful reminders of the things that truly matter.
PETA

A really sweet book. . . Each time I crack openDarling, I Love Youit makes me appreciate my little furry friends even more. I also find myself feeling better about life in general . . . I think thats what poetry is all about.
5 Minutes for Books

Author Bio

Daniel Ladinsky's books include The Gift, The Purity of Desire, A Year with Hafiz, I Heard God Laughing, and The Subject Tonight is Love, as well as a collection of translations of poems by twelve mystics and saints, Love Poems from God. Darling, I Love You! is the first book to feature selections from Ladinsky's thousands of original, unique haiku. Patrick McDonnell (illustrator) is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the comic strip MUTTS, which appears in over seven hundred newspapers around the globe. He has received numerous awards internationally, including the National Cartoonists Society's highest honor, The Reuben.