Overview

A Life Ring for Katie: Finding Hope After Goodbye is a comforting children's grief book that helps young readers cope with the death of a loved one. Written by bestselling author Gary Sturgis, this heartfelt story follows Katie as she learns to navigate the loss of her brother, Paul, with the help of memory, love, friendship, and hope. Set against a soothing coastal backdrop, this beautifully illustrated book offers gentle reassurance for children experiencing grief, loss, sadness, or change. Ideal for parents, grandparents, therapists, grief counselors, teachers, and caregivers, this book opens the door to meaningful conversations about death and healing in a way children can understand. A Life Ring for Katie is a sensitive and uplifting resource for supporting bereaved children and reminding them that even in sorrow, love stays with them.

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9781961267336

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""A Life Ring for Katie is a tender and comforting story that helps children understand grief in a way that feels safe and hopeful. This is a beautiful resource for families navigating loss together."" - Dean Kennedy - Licensed Grief Counselor ""Gary Sturgis has a remarkable gift for speaking about grief with honesty and compassion. This gentle story gives children language for feelings that are often difficult to express."" - Beverly Nelson - Bereavement Support Facilitator ""A Life Ring for Katie offers a simple yet powerful message: love continues even after loss. This thoughtful book will help many children feel seen, understood, and less alone."" - Donna McNeil - Child Grief Support Volunteer

Author Information

Gary Sturgis is the bestselling author of SURVIVING GRIEF - 365 Days A Year and SURVIVING - Finding Your Way from Grief to Healing. He founded the Surviving Grief community, supporting thousands navigating life after loss. A Life Ring for Katie is his first children's book about grief.

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