Outliving all of her friends, an old woman keeps herself from becoming lonely by naming all the things in her life that will outlive her, until an endearing puppy enters her world and makes her fear getting close to another living creature.
Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many acclaimed books for young people. She's well known for her popular characters for early readers, including Mr. Putter & Tabby and Henry & Mudge. She lives in the Pacific Northwest. www.cynthiarylant.com.
Kathryn Brown lives in western Massachusetts.