The Beloved Dearly

Ernie Castellano, fast-talking wheeler-dealer kid, has come up with his greatest idea yet: pet funerals! With his pals Dusty (an artist in coffins) and Swimming Pool (one of the world's great criers, an asset to any funeral she attends) Ernie creates a thriving business burying bunnies and interring iguanas. But when Ernie's ego gets out of control, he digs a hole for himself that may be too deep to climb out of. High-spirited, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, The Beloved Dearly is a sparkling debut for a major new voice in books for young readers. Doug Cooney resides in Los Angeles, where he writes for stage, screen, and television. He recently finished the screenplay for an animated version of the classic Dr. Seuss film "The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T." An accomplished actor and performance artist, Doug himself provides a richly nuanced narration for this recording. Cast: Karam Anthony, David Baker, Daniel Bostick, Doug Cooney, Joanna D'Aloisio, Will Dougherty, Liam Fitzpatrick, Taylor Gray, Morgan Gregory, Jeffrey Izant, Jennifer Menter, Spencer Murphy, Kelly Parks, Ryan Sparkes, Joe Sweeney, Lauren Unbekant, Carmen Viviano-Crafts, Juno Wright.