Wolfie, What Is The Rainbow Bridge? Kids' Book Earns Story Monsters® Award for Literary Excellence!

 FiveSibes #Flashbacks ~ Wolfie 2021; Wolfie Book 2025
 
In the words of my FiveSibes, Wooooooo! Why all the excitement? Well, today's #FlashbackFriday is a bit different...yes, I'm highlighting a fond memory photo above...but...we're all excited because my FiveSibes Jr. Tale, Wolfie, What is the Rainbow Bridge? that I wrote with my young grandson, just received another award! It was selected as a Story Monsters Approved book in the Religious/Spiritual category!
 
"What makes this book program so unique? KIDS assist our industry experts in judging submissions, so when a book earns the Story Monsters Seal of Approval, it means that children are recommending the book for other children to read, too!" ~Story Monsters® 
 
The most exciting part was presenting my grandson with the Story Monsters' award medal and certificate! And today, he took the book, the award certificate, and his medal to school to show his teachers and to read the book to the class again (at the class' request)! 
 
He had previously brought it in to school when it was first published. My grandson's English teacher read it to the class, and he came home and told me there wasn't a dry eye in the classroom! One of his friends had just lost a dog, too, so he really related to the book. 
 
This award is so meaningful because KIDS were part of the judging process ~ and since my grandson co-wrote this with me, that means so much to know that other children are recommending the book to other children!
 
Certificate and medal!
 
Just recently, his classmates asked my grandson to bring the book back in for them to read again! So, today, he brought it back in again, and his homeroom teacher read it to the class. And, my grandson proudly showed them his certificate and medal during Show-and-Tell.
 
How wonderful to know that children want to hear the story (more than once) and to hear that it really touched them. 
 
*Spoiler Alert - the dog does not die in the book!*
 
Losing a pet is so heartbreaking and devastating for us adults--can you even imagine how it feels to a child? I sure can. I hope those who have lost, or about to lose a beloved pet, will find it soothing and helpful. No matter how many books I have written, or will write, this one will always hold an extra special place in my heart because my grandson co-wrote it with me, both inspired by true events with our beautiful white Siberian Husky named "Wolfie," who bonded so closely with him after all of his packmates (my our other FiveSibes) journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge.

I am one proud Nanny (grandmother)! 🥰 

And…I think my boy Wolfie would be very proud, too. 💙🐕



“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~William Wadsworth 

 

I also want to say a HUGE heartfelt "Thank You" to all of you who have ordered the book, shared it, sent me pics with your dog and the book, gave it an Amazon review, and to those who joined in my Blog Book Tour with your own creative reviews. That all truly means the world to my grandson and I! And what an inspiration and great learning experience for my grandson!

If you'd like to host a stop on the Blog/Social Media Book Tour, we'd so appreciate it!  

(Click on image below to see who has hosted us on this fun tour!)


To purchase 

 Wolfie, What is the Rainbow Bridge? 

go to Amazon HERE. 

 

To read the original post of when the book was published, 
visit HERE. 

 

 To read my blog post about becoming a "Recommended Read" by the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (APLB), 
visit HERE.
 

 To read my blog post about the book being award the Story Trade for Excellence Award, visit HERE. 
 
 
 💙 Memories Are Visits For The Heart 💙 
 
 

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Comments

  1. Fur EverywhereJune 5, 2026 at 1:16 AM

    Congratulations, Dorothy! That is incredibly pawesome!!
    -Giovanni, Gabriel, and Mom Sierra

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    1. FiveSibesMomJune 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM

      Thank you so much! And thanks for stopping by Sierra! I so appreciate it! :-)

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  2. The Florida FurkidsJune 5, 2026 at 7:39 AM

    That's pawsome!

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  3. Tails Around the RanchJune 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    This is awesome news! And you're so very deserving for the recognition. Loads of congratulations. 🎉

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    1. FiveSibesMomJune 6, 2026 at 6:20 PM

      Thanks so much! My grandson and I so appreciate it! :-)

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  4. Brian's Home BlogJune 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM

    WOW! Congratulations, that's truly wonderful!!!

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  5. messymimiJune 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM

    Congratulations to you and your grandson!

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  6. Brian's Home BlogJune 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM

    Oops, I forgot to say thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  7. Tail Wag WisdomJune 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM

    Congratulations! Such a well deserved award. I love that kids selected it. That is so meaningful. I loved reading it, interview you, and sharing this wonderful book with my readers. I'm so honored to have hosted one of your book tour spots. Henry loves the book as well. I'm sharing this one with all my pet parents. We're so proud of you and Cody (and Wolfie).

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    1. FiveSibesMomJune 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM

      Aw, thanks so much. I totally appreciate your sharing, interview, and being part of the blog book tour! My grandson and I both thank you! (And Wolfie from the Rainbow Bridge). ❤️

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  8. Kitties BlueJune 6, 2026 at 6:13 PM

    Congratulations on the award. Your grandson will remember his part in it forever. Our first time joining your hop. We hope to join again the the future. XOCK, angels Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid & Sawyer, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy, Kizmet, Audrey, Raleigh, Gibbs & Tali

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    1. FiveSibesMomJune 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM

      Welcome! So great to have you here! Hope to see you more and your #FlashbackFriday pics! And thank you for you kind words! Writing it with my grandson was truly special.

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  9. Hindy PearsonJune 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM

    I'm so excited for you and your grandson. The book is amazing and not only is a great resource to help kids cope with pet loss but personally I think adults can benefit from it as well. We may be older but the loss still hits us hard.

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    1. FiveSibesMomJune 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM

      Thanks, Hindy! The best part was seeing how proud he was getting the awards! Thank you also for hosting us on your podcast and being part of the blog book tour! It is truly our hope that the book helps other families, too.

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