About the Book
Title: Gerbs in the House: Jaida’s Here
Author: Bailey J Thompson
Illustrator: Heather Cook
Photographer: Bailey J Thompson
Publication Date: April 15, 2014
Publisher: Gerbil Meets Mouse Publishing
Age Range: 3-7
Synopsis: Be Courageous. Laugh. Embrace Your Uniqueness. Spread Joy. This is the story about Jaida; a friendly little caterpillar with a powerful message. A surprise visit to Mocha and Petri’s dollhouse leads the three to an everlasting friendship. Each day is filled with a new memory, until the day that Jaida stops coming to visit. As Mocha and Petri begin to accept the loss of their friend, they soon learn that Jaida’s greatest lesson has yet to come. Gerbs in the House: Jaida’s Here is a friendly children’s story about love, life, loss and transformation, inspired by Jaida Cumberland.
Author: Bailey J Thompson
Illustrator: Heather Cook
Photographer: Bailey J Thompson
Publication Date: April 15, 2014
Publisher: Gerbil Meets Mouse Publishing
Age Range: 3-7
Synopsis: Be Courageous. Laugh. Embrace Your Uniqueness. Spread Joy. This is the story about Jaida; a friendly little caterpillar with a powerful message. A surprise visit to Mocha and Petri’s dollhouse leads the three to an everlasting friendship. Each day is filled with a new memory, until the day that Jaida stops coming to visit. As Mocha and Petri begin to accept the loss of their friend, they soon learn that Jaida’s greatest lesson has yet to come. Gerbs in the House: Jaida’s Here is a friendly children’s story about love, life, loss and transformation, inspired by Jaida Cumberland.
Purchase Links
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My Review
Gerbs in the House: Jaida's Here is a sweet story that reminds readers to live life to the fullest.
As Mocha is watering the garden he meets a friendly caterpillar. Mocha is overjoyed and invites Jaida to stay and visit with him and Petri. The three become fast friends and soon Jaida is a regular at the Gerbs' home. Soon Jaida is encouraging Mocha and Petri to embrace life by experiencing new things. But, when Jaida doesn't show up to play Mocha and Petri don't know what to do. Will they ever see her again?
As Mocha is watering the garden he meets a friendly caterpillar. Mocha is overjoyed and invites Jaida to stay and visit with him and Petri. The three become fast friends and soon Jaida is a regular at the Gerbs' home. Soon Jaida is encouraging Mocha and Petri to embrace life by experiencing new things. But, when Jaida doesn't show up to play Mocha and Petri don't know what to do. Will they ever see her again?
Inspired by a precious little girl named Jaida who graced the world with her zest for life, Gerbs in the House: Jaida's Here serves and a reminder that each day is a gift. Jaida (the little girl) may have only spent 7 short years on earth, but she faced life with courage and lived with love in her heart.
I highly recommend picking up this delightful story that teaches us so much. Available on Amazon.
I highly recommend picking up this delightful story that teaches us so much. Available on Amazon.
About the Author
Bailey J Thompson was born in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. She spent most of her childhood making up stories. At 15, she began her writing career as a regular columnist for the Innisfil Scope, while appearing in various publications including a New York Times Best Seller. Her passion for the environment later led her to found Green Like a Frog, a company that was designed to raise awareness about environmental issues while providing safe solutions. She is now the author of one novel and four children’s books (and photographer of five). She is also the founder of Gerbil Meets Mouse Publishing, a publishing company dedicated to publishing children’s picture books illustrated with photos of animals.
