Otis the Brave

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Meet Otis a small scruffy senior dog who had never known safety or love. He spent most of his life in a cage waiting for something he couldn't name. When he was finally rescued and found his forever home everything began to change. His fear didn't disappear but it softened. His sadness didn't vanish but it was finally held. As he prepares to say goodbye his adventure reminds us that love never really goes away; it turns into something different and special.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Otis's story is one of healing - the kind that happens when love and safety find us after a long time of being afraid. Told with the gentle heart of Internal Family Systems (IFS) this story helps children (and the adults who love them) understand that we all have many parts inside: some scared some brave some just trying to help. When those parts are met with kindness healing begins.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written by Mindy Kolin who possesses a master's degree in counseling trauma care and IFS training and lived experience with anxiety Otis beautifully blends real-world insight with warmth and hope. Having rescued many shelter animals over the years Mindy shares how love can transform fear into trust and loneliness into belonging.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Whether you're a child a parent or someone learning to love all your parts Otis is a gentle reminder that healing takes time - and that every part of you is welcome here.</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This read-aloud or read-alone book is perfect for families therapists counselors educators and anyone looking for a story that nurtures empathy emotional awareness and connection.</span></p>