Hello friends! Exciting news! We have a children’s book about our Bernese Mountain Dog, Bulochka, now available for pre-order through Kickstarter! Click the button below to go check it out, or scroll down for more information!
More about the book
From the author, Debbie McCrary:
I’m excited to share with you the story of Bulochka, my amazing Bernese Mountain Dog, and her journey of overcoming fears and finding her good life in the mountains of Montana.
Her story tells of her arrival from Ukraine as a big, sweet, scared 7-month old puppy who goes on to confidently embrace an adventurous life in the mountains of Montana with her special person and family.
It’s a story of overcoming fears, finding love and trust in her special person and family, and experiencing simple joy in the mountain adventures she has with her family, all while sharing the natural beauty of the mountain life in Montana. It includes visits to Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.
My hope is that children and adults together can enjoy the theme of Bulochka’s story. There are times in life that can feel stressful, rushed, chaotic, and scary. This message can be a reminder that “Life is Beautiful,” it’s important to slow down and take time to “Enjoy the Little Things” with those special people and pets in our lives, and “Be all There in the Moment.” At the end of the day, these really are the most important things in life. Slowing down to invest in those special relationships in our lives, whether they’re human or furry, is time well spent and good for the soul!
Some examples from the Spring/Summer version of this book are walks and hikes in nature, picking huckleberrries in the huckleberry patch, playing and relaxing at the lake, celebrating Independence Day as an All-American Berner, and heading outside at night to watch the northern lights, in addition to visiting some well-known Montana locations such as Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the Kootenai Falls swinging bridge.
Although Bulochka and her story are dear to my heart, it’s here for the purpose of blessing others. My hope is that it does well enough that I’m able to donate copies to places that offer care to children, giving an opportunity to bring a smile to a child that may be having a challenging day.
All of the illustrations are inspired by actual photos of our family’s Montana adventures and created by hand with no use of AI. They were done by Savannah Jane McCrary, using a combination of Micron pens, Tombow dual brush pens, watercolors, and acrylic paint.
Order your copy through Kickstarter today!