Rise Up, Little Bluebirds
Written by Kristy Boike
Illustrated by Kathryn Inkson
A sweet tale of grief and community, told through the eyes of a bluebird family who are searching for ways to keep the memory of their dear Grandma Bluebird alive.
Kristy is the spearhead of her family’s heart forward bluebird house business “Rudolph’s Bluebird Houses” which they built around giving back and to create community and support surrounding grief after the loss of Kristy’s mother to cancer in 2018. Seeing the way her father was using his hands to help heal his heart by building homes for her mother’s favorite bird, she had the idea to connect his houses to the community and they are now helping thousands of other families work through their grief. The bluebird carries the universal symbol of joy and happiness along with it and has became an emblem of hope for their family through their loss. It reminds us that grief is a process and it can be a little less isolating when we help each other through it.
“Rise Up, Little Bluebirds” is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved grandmother. The rhythm of this beautiful book not only guides readers … Read More
Christine Friberg, Founder, She Climbs Mountains
Such a meaningful and thoughtful book that pulls on your heart strings! Knowing how hard grief is yet having to help your young kids through it would be even harder… Read More
Danielle Doherty
“This lovely children’s book is the embodiment of how one can heal by telling their story, by helping others and by continuing legacy.”
Carolyn Kinzel, MSHS, President/Founder, Brighter Days Family Grief Center
Kristy’s inspiration for her book came after she launched her family’s business Rudolph’s Bluebird Houses built around grief and giving back. For more about Kristy and her family’s touching story, visit the Rudolph’s Bluebird Houses Facebook page. Their story has been featured in:
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