Books I've Written.
Photo credit: Portraits by Johanna
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My husband Joey and I decided to write kids books as a way to normalize talking about mental health. Through the eyes of our Boston terriers, Hank and Bert, all four of our books are designed for parents to have open discussion about tough topics – bullying, grief and anxiety – with their children.
It's okay to not be okay and we want to be a part of ending the stigma around mental illness at a young age. |
LIVE LIKE A DOG: A BOOK ABOUT JOY.
Live Like a Dog: A Book About Joy shares Bert the Boston terrier's tips for finding joy. We could learn a lot from dogs, who are able to find joy in the little things... without even trying.
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
[ PSSST – You can also find copies of Live Like A Dog at Elegant Steps, Masstown Market, Noveltea Bookstore, Searles Gardens and Florals ]
TESTIMONIAL for the trilogy;)
“Each of these books are a huge hit in our house, my son loves Hank and Bert! These sweet stories have provided opportunities for discussions around hard topics, sharing feelings and empathy, and even a few inspired art projects! We have read all three books countless times and continue to pull them out any time we encounter a hard day or need to refresh our toolboxes to manage transitions or new situations. As a parent, I highly recommend these beloved books!” — Jen Power
“Each of these books are a huge hit in our house, my son loves Hank and Bert! These sweet stories have provided opportunities for discussions around hard topics, sharing feelings and empathy, and even a few inspired art projects! We have read all three books countless times and continue to pull them out any time we encounter a hard day or need to refresh our toolboxes to manage transitions or new situations. As a parent, I highly recommend these beloved books!” — Jen Power
BERT'S TOOL BOX.
Bert's Tool Box: A Book About Anxiety highlights how we manage our anxiety with our own tool box of methods and techniques. Through the eyes of Bert, the Boston terrier, and his cousin Arnold, children learn about how they can create their own pretend tool box with items that calm them when they're feeling anxious or afraid.
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
[ PSSST – You can also find copies of Bert's Tool Box at Masstown Market, Noveltea Bookstore, and Truro Veterinary Hospital. ]
Hank's Ball.
Hank's Ball: A Book About Grief follows Bert, the Boston terrier (and Hank's little brother), as he tries to understand and come to terms with the loss of his big brother.
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
Hank's T-Shirt.
Hank's T-Shirt: A Book About Bullying follows Hank, the Boston terrier, and his buddies at doggie daycare as they learn the importance of accepting each other's differences and choosing to be kind.
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
Written by myself and my husband Joey Schurman | Illustrated by our friend Amanda Bent of Rose + Poppy Creative
MEDIA + FEEDBACK.
TESTIMONIAL for Hank's Ball
“Hank’s Ball does a fabulous job explaining death and grief emotions to children in a way that they can easily understand. Whether they’re grieving or not, Hank's Ball is a great addition to every child's book collection.” — Laura McNutt Child & Youth Grief and Bereavement, Colchester East Hants Hospice Society
“Hank’s Ball does a fabulous job explaining death and grief emotions to children in a way that they can easily understand. Whether they’re grieving or not, Hank's Ball is a great addition to every child's book collection.” — Laura McNutt Child & Youth Grief and Bereavement, Colchester East Hants Hospice Society
TESTIMONIAL for Hank's T-Shirt
“Hank’s T-Shirt is such a brilliant, sweet storybook. It’s a huge success at our house, there are lots of giggles when we get to the ‘farting page.’ Two enthusiastic thumbs up from the Crouse house! Hope you’ll do a second printing, it would make a fantastic Christmas gift for any little readers.” — Julie Crouse
“Hank’s T-Shirt is such a brilliant, sweet storybook. It’s a huge success at our house, there are lots of giggles when we get to the ‘farting page.’ Two enthusiastic thumbs up from the Crouse house! Hope you’ll do a second printing, it would make a fantastic Christmas gift for any little readers.” — Julie Crouse
Dedications.
Hank's T-Shirt is dedicated to our BFF, Hank + Hank's Ball is dedicated to my best friend and biggest fan, my beautiful ma. 🖤
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Photo credit: Portraits by Johanna