Gerry the giraffe is feeling rather sad and glum as he ponders his relationship with his father. He wonders does his father love him? Why does he not spend more time with him? Luckily Leonard lion and El the wise elephant are on hand to explore with him what is really happening with his father.

A story about having a parent with mental health difficulties.

About the author:-

Talya Bruck is a Dramatherapist, Creative Arts Supervisor and Systemic Practitioner. She works in CAMHS and has a private supervision practice; she also works on a multi-family group KidsTime workshop supporting families where a parent has a mental health difficulty. She is passionate about supporting young people and their families to dream big and live the lives they deserve. She is the Founder of Savanna Therapeutic Stories.

About the Illustrator:-

Jake Harris is a 17 year old student in his final year of school. He hopes to start an Art Foundation in Bristol this year. He credits some of his passion for communicating through art to his dyslexia as it has helped him to see the world in different ways. Working with Savanna Therapeutic Stories has shown him how stories and pictures can help children understand complex issues.