Books

Children’s Storybooks

  • I Wish...A Story to Encourage Children to Tell about Not-Okay Things

    Join four children as they share their three wishes with Riley the therapy dog. Each wish offers a peek into their world at home, and by their third wish, it's clear something isn't right.

    With Riley's support, the children find the courage to tell about the weird, icky, scary things that happened.

    This wistful tale encourages kids to confide in a safe adult about any not-okay situations they may face.

    "I Wish...” is a heartwarming picture book that empowers children to speak up and seek help when needed.

    This 36 page storybook includes a note from Riley, a Let’s Talk discussion questions page, and a note to Safe Adults.

  • An Always-Home for Baby Gorilla: A Story about Multiple Placements in Foster Care

    When Baby Gorilla is taken from her unsafe jungle home by a kind Elephant, she begins a journey through different foster homes. Each new place leaves her wondering if moving again and again means she’s done something wrong.

    As she tries to be perfect in every home, Baby Gorilla begins to believe that maybe she’s just not good enough to stay. The kind elephant reminds her it is not her fault, but Baby Gorilla doubts it.

    At last, Baby Gorilla finally finds her always-home with Mother Gorilla where she is healthy, happy, safe, and loved. And she learns that moving was never her fault and that she truly is brave, smart, and more than good enough!

    A gentle, heartfelt story for children in foster care or those who support them, “An Always-Home for Baby Gorilla” offers a powerful message of hope and belonging.

    This is a 32 page storybook.

Sample Pages from “I Wish…”