“This is a beautifully illustrated, heart-felt look at the pain and grief endured by children who lose a parent. It emphasizes how friendship and talking are key elements in the process of moving through the feelings of grief so that the challenges of growing up can be faced with more confidence.”
- From Dr. Robert Pogue, Clinical Psychologist, Living Well Psychological Services, in Calgary, Alberta

“Kirby’s Ocean Friend is a valuable tool for healing the child client. The book explores some core emotions and thoughts children commonly experience after the loss of a parent. The book also offers a metaphor of healing and is presented in an open-ended fashion that allows the clinician to work with a range of grief and loss issues for young children.”
- From Ken Gardner, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist., Co-director, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute, Calgary, Alberta

“Kirby’s Ocean Friend is a must for anyone dealing with young children experiencing the grief process. This book helps children to understand their parent still lives on in them through their teachings and ways of living. An excellent tool to open the lines of communication and to discuss the child’s loss in a sensitive and non-threatening way. This book will always have a place in my office waiting room!”
- Kelly Moroz, M.Sc., Registered Child Psychologist, Moroz Child Psychology, in Calgary, Alberta