Welcome to Being Brave for Bailey
“The book Being Brave for Bailey was such a huge help when we lost our sweet Lab. Our kids loved the gentle story and beautiful illustrations.”
- Julie Swanson
Discover our children's books
Our children's books are not just stories, they are gentle introductions to one of the most difficult topics facing our kids: the death of a family pet. These books are an invaluable resource for families.
About us
Being Brave for Bailey and Staying Strong for Smokey are children's books written by a veterinarian with the help of a guidance school counselor and licensed therapist to introduce the difficult topic of losing a family pet.
Doggone Decisions was written by Dr. Corey Gut's daughter, Addison Gut, and is a fun, whimsical book that teaches kids about different dog breeds and the importance of picking the right pet for your family. It also encourages considering adoptiong a pet from a shelter and a portion of sales is donated to local Michigan animal shelters.