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Book Synopsis: I wrote this book for you. Often, the death of a beloved pet is a child's first significant loss. Through my work as a pet loss and grief counselor, I realized parents are not only uncomfortable talking with their children about pet loss, but they are also afraid. "Dear Brave Friend" not only takes that fear away, but also encourages and invites important and meaningful conversations.
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.
Included in Dear Brave Friend:
- Prompted writing exercises to encourage and express feelings
- Drawing pages to provide an opportunity to tune into feelings that are difficult to put into words
- Memory pages to add favorite pictures of a beloved pet
- Personalization page for gifting the book
Dear Brave Friend was a 1st Place Winner and also a Finalist at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in 2020.As one judge said, “Dear Brave Friend lovingly demonstrates healthy grieving to children who have experienced the death of a pet. Poignantly presented in the form of a letter from a pet to a young child this book deftly covers the variety of feelings that the young reader may encounter while letting them know that, whatever their emotion, it is a normal and healthy way to experience loss. The author brings her expertise as a counsellor in pet loss and grief companioning to this touching book which also provides exercises for children to express their feelings.”
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Are you struggling to talk to your child about the loss of a beloved pet? We understand that it can be a difficult and uncomfortable conversation to have. That's why we created "Dear Brave Friend," a heartwarming children's book that not only takes away the fear of discussing pet loss but also encourages important and meaningful conversations. Written by a pet loss and grief counselor, this book captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that follows after the dog's passing.
But "Dear Brave Friend" doesn't just tell a story, it provides real-life examples and suggestions on how your child can navigate through this difficult time. The book is written in the form of a letter from the dog to the boy, making it relatable and comforting for any child who has lost a beloved pet. It also touches on acts of kindness that can have a lasting impact on your child's life.
Included in "Dear Brave Friend" are prompted writing exercises to encourage your child to express their feelings, drawing pages to help them tune into those difficult-to-put-into-words emotions, memory pages to add favorite pictures of their pet, and even a personalization page for gifting the book.
"Dear Brave Friend" has received accolades and recognition in the literary world, named a 1st Place Winner and Finalist at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards in 2020. It has been praised for its ability to lovingly demonstrate healthy grieving to children, letting them know that whatever emotions they experience, it is normal and healthy to experience loss.
Don't let the fear of discussing pet loss hold you back from helping your child through this challenging time. Get a copy of "Dear Brave Friend" today and open up important conversations about grief and healing.
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