Hope is in Our Hands
Published by The Slave Lake Firefighter’s Society, 2012
Gifted to over 3000 children in Slave Lake and Area
Reader Reviews
“I just read “Hope is in Our Hands’ to my 5 children as a bedtime story and they have requested I read it again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day… well you get the point! What a wonderful way to help children understand devastation. I have to admit, I read it alone through a lot of tears before I could read it out loud. Good job, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for a great book.” – Janine Whyte-Yates, Reader
“I listened to Katie Bickell read her book Hope Is In Our Hands at the library today. It brought tears to my eyes and once again showed me how blessed we really are. Thank you, Katie, for bringing such hope for the future!” – Sheri Smears, Reader
“I read Hope is in Our Hands after my son went to bed – I wouldn’t have made it through reading out loud, I was crying! Your words are so true! This is a book that we will treasure always! Amazing!” – Karen Drake, Reader
“Great book! My daughter came home with it today and told me that she hopes that other kids who lose their home, like us, get to read it because it made her heart smile and she wants others to smile too.” – Krista Hunt, Reader
“My daughter, Ridley, brought your book home from school today. After an emotional day of reflecting on the past year, we read your book together as a family before bed. I cried through the whole thing. It was real and uplifting and inspirational for all of us, but especially Ridley. So, so beautiful… Thank you.” – Marcie Cameron, Reader
“My son received the book you created and he read it to me. Very well done, Katie! Thank you for helping kids to make sense of the emotions they may be feeling. ”
– Cleo Carifelle, Reader
Sunbeams
Self Published,
A children’s bereavement book, created as a fundraiser for local family after the loss of a young father.
Reader Reviews
“My daughter just told me about this book, Sunbeams. I ordered two for the school I work at and one for myself. Thank you for writing such a wonderful book.” – Brenda Simpson, Reader
“Amazing! I opened my copy of Sunbeams today! I love it. I was teary-eyed. I never expected this little book would affect a 33 year old with a daddy in heaven so much. Thanks Katie!” – Nadine Owchar, Reader
“Just writing to say thank you, Katie! I received Sunbeams today and I couldn’t love a book more than I love this one. I know it wasn’t written for my son, but like little Vinly Janke, my son never got to hold his daddy’s finger, never got to smell him, or even hear his voice. This book will be our special read every night. To remind Kian that his daddy is still with him always even if it’s just through the wind, sunbeams, rain, or the stars(which are very significant to us). Your words couldn’t speak truer. Thank you!” – Amanda Shemonichek, Reader
“I sobbed reading it. Sobbed! My husband had tears in his eyes. What a wonderful, touching story.”
– Kate Taylor, Reader
“I received my copy of Sunbeams today. It is beautiful and touching. Thank you,” – Lawreen Barber, Reader
“I received Sunbeams in the mail, and I loved it! Thank you, Katie!” – Julie Sound, Reader
“We got your book in the mail today and love it! Beautiful work!” – Tara Oborowsky, Reader
“Sunbeams is beautiful – it made me cry.” – Grace Cyr Rock, Reader
“What a beautiful book!” – Angela Morgan, Reader
“Excellent job on Sunbeams, it’s beautiful and I love the ending.” – Lisa Daley, Reader
“Fantastic job on Sunbeams! It is beautiful.” – Katlyn Wadham, Reader