<DIV><P>Playful spaniels completely covered with snow—“There’s no such thing as ‘bad’ weather.” Two happy dogs sleeping, one on top of the other— “Sometimes you need a pillow. Sometimes you <I>are</I> the pillow." The bulldog who’s headfirst in her bowl—“Every meal is THE BEST MEAL EVER.”<BR /><BR /> Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering those sorts of simple, timeless lessons. She did it when her children were younger with <I>Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me</I>. Now she distills all-new wisdom from her lifelong love of dogs. <I>Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me</I> is tender, funny, warm, and utterly inspiring. Pairing an irresistible photograph with just the right sentiment, every page delivers a life lesson that appeals as much to our hearts as our minds. It reminds us again and again of what’s important, like love: “Be there when others need you.” Compassion: “Even the smallest act of kindness matters.” Perseverance: “Keep going until you find your way home.” A healthy sense of self: “Make it squeak until someone pays attention.” Living in the present moment: “Scratch where it itches, when it itches.” And that happiness is a choice: “Leap higher than you have to.”</P></DIV>