A Life Ring for Katie: Finding Hope After Goodbye

By: Gary Sturgis

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1961267799
• ISBN13: 9781961267794
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Booklocker.com
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3