<p>When Ben and his friend Kelly spontaneously decide to rescue an abused dog, they can't possibly foresee the obstacles that accompany such a decision. Armed with patience and the immense power of his never-wavering love, Ben works toward--and waits for--his most cherished goal.</p><P><i>A Dog Of My Own </i>is a tender story of the healing power of love -- one that will long live in the hearts of all little souls.</p><P><i>This heartwarming story was beautifully illustrated by Katya Krenina, whose stylized, contemporary illustrations have been lavishly praised by reviewers and heralded as "stunning" by the</i> New York Times Book Review. Publishers Weekly<i> has compared her style to that of Chagall, for its intuitive, dreamlike quality.</i><br>