
Cody’s Tales: Therapeutic Children’s Stories
These storybooks encourage connection, hope, and healing. Approved by Cody the Therapy Dog for together time reading. Created by Jacquelyn Broadus, LMHC-S. For ages 4-9.

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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.
Includes: “Let’s Talk Discussion Questions”
Sample Pages from “An Always-Home for Baby Gorilla”
