Book Title: Dear Brave Friend by Leigh Ann Gerk
Category: Middle-Grade Non-Fiction (8 to 12) , 49 pages
Genre: Self-Help
Publisher: Golden Harvest Publishers
Release date: August 2019
Content Rating: This non-fiction, self-help book is rated G. Appropriate for all audiences.
Book Description:
This gentle and heartwarming story captures the love between a boy
and his dog, and the sadness that follows after his cherished dog
passes away. Written in the form of a letter from the dog to the boy,
the letter shares relatable, real life examples of how the boy (and
therefore anybody who has lost a dear pet) may be feeling and
suggestions on what he can do to help himself get through this most
difficult time. The letter also touches on simple acts of kindness that
can follow the reader throughout his or her lifetime. The message in
this story is applicable to young and old, girl or boy, and to any
family pet that has stolen your heart. Story starters, drawing pages,
and a place to add pictures of your own beloved pet are also included in
the back of the book.
Review: Grek’s Dear Brave Friend will tug at your heartstrings and make you cry. It’s such a great book and can help children deal with a death of a pet. I think it’s super important for children to have a sense of understanding when a pet passes and that they will always be with them. Just reading this myself was a beautiful reminder of the pets I’ve lost and I had to cry. The illustrations are also beautiful and accompany the message very well. The lovely message that this shows children and adults alike. I highly recommend this book for children and also for adults!
Meet the Author:
eleven years. She is certified in Pet Loss & Grief Companioning and
the founder and owner of Mourning to Light Pet Loss providing individual
and family counseling for anyone grieving the loss of a pet. She
currently offers 3 free pet loss support groups in Northern Colorado and
is excited to branch out and offer more. Having grown up on a farm,
Leigh Ann’s childhood playmates included baby calves, horses, bunnies,
dogs, and 32 cats that set up house in a boxcar that also served as her
playhouse. This upbringing introduced her, at a very young age, to the
human-animal bond and instilled in her a deep understanding of, and love
for, this extraordinary relationship. Leigh Ann and her husband, Andy,
live in Loveland, Colorado, and are the proud parents of identical twin
daughters, Heather and Heidi. Their family is made complete by their
first grandchild and their cherished therapy dog, Gracie. Visit Leigh
Ann online at MourningToLightPetLoss.com.connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
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Thank you Denise for your lovely book review and for your support during my book tour. I’m so glad that you were able to take the time to remember all of the precious fur babies who added so much meaning to your life. They will always live in your heart !