Bramble the Brave Hedgehog: Bramble and the Empty Burrow

By Bernie Brown

Book 1: Bramble and the Empty Burrow
Theme: Grief and Loss

When Bramble's beloved Grandma Needle passes away, he doesn't understand why her burrow is empty and she won't be visiting anymore. Through gentle conversations with his mother, Uncle Ash, and his wise friend Oakley, Bramble learns that grief is love with nowhere to go - and that remembering someone special is a beautiful way to keep them close.

The story validates that sadness is okay, that talking about missing someone helps, and that love doesn't end when someone dies.

About the Bramble the Brave Series

This is one book in the 20-book Bramble the Brave series - a collection of gentle, emotionally honest stories for children ages 4-8 that tackle real feelings and experiences.

Through Bramble the hedgehog and his diverse forest community, each book validates children's emotions while celebrating all kinds of families, identities, and differences. The series explores grief and loss, anxiety, LGBTQ+ families, adoption, disability, anger, starting school, asking for help, sibling rivalry, and so much more.

Every book includes a "Note for Grown-Ups" with evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and resources to help parents and educators support children through life's big moments.

Whether you're reading Book 1 or Book 20, you'll find stories that say: Your feelings matter. Your family is beautiful. Your differences make you special. And you're never alone.

Explore the full series and find the story your child needs most.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GPD8Z6GH
• ISBN13: 9798248633807
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"