All the Dear Beasties is a collection of animal stories and poems from humor columnist, poet and novelist Jenny Kalahar. Written for adults, but it is heartwarming, funny and playful reading for all ages. A formerly-shy cat, flying pigs, house rabbits, puppies, old dogs, a typewriting terrier, waltzing butterflies, ants, a time-travelling cat, elephants and more are expectantly waiting for you to read all about them.