Join us for this tour from Jan 18 to Feb 5, 2021!Book Details:
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.
Thoughts
This is a perfect book for anyone, not just children, who have ever lost a pet (or loved one). I’ve lost more than one and this book brought tears to my eyes.
The book says that pets who have gone to the Rainbow Bridge are still with us in our hearts, and we are still in their hearts. They still love and miss us just like we do them. It lets us know that they are ok and are with all the other animals that have journeyed on.
This is a very touching book and although it is written for children, I think adults who have lost a pet will love this book also.
At the back of the book is a section with prompts like “I miss the times when” and “My favorite memory of you is” to fill your thoughts and feelings, as well as a place to put photos where you can answering this sentence: “This picture is special because…”
The illustrator is Trish Murtha and she did a great job!
I received a free copy of this book for this tour
My thoughts are my honest opinion
Meet the Author:
Leigh Ann Gerk MA, LPC has been in the counseling field for over 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.
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.
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10 Responses to “Book Tour & Giveaway: Dear Brave Friend by Leigh Ann Gerk”
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It’s so painful when our furry people pass away.
Yes it is!
I agree, Shari. Our dear pets are so intertwined in every aspect of our lives. We often feel lost and without purpose when they pass away.
This sounds like a tear jerker:(
I just bought about loss of a pet written for children as I am sure my grandchildren will need it one of these days as their pets are getting older.
This will definitely bring tears to your eyes but it is a very good book to help anyone through the loss of a pet.
I would definitely cry if I read this book. Our dog died almost 2 years ago and I still think about him.
My childhood dog died when I was 21 and I’m still mourning the loss of him. The same with my dog Patches who died in 2015.
Vicki thank you so much for joining my book tour and writing such a wonderful, heartfelt review. Your tears tell me that Dear Brave Friend touched your heart and brought back treasured memories of your beloved pets; may these memories bring you much comfort.
Thank you for this amazing book which helps both children and adults through one of the saddest things you can go through.
Your welcome. Thank you for your kind words.