This post is sponsored by Lynsey Patterson. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.
MY REVIEW
Ginger is a dog with one big dream—football. She plays every day, rain or shine, kicking, leaping, defending goals like a champion. But then, in one shocking moment, everything changes. A car. A squeal of pain. A twisted leg. Suddenly Ginger’s world crashes to a halt.
Author Lynsey Patterson doesn’t shy away from the hard part of the story. Readers feel Ginger’s despair. Her smile disappears. Her friends play without her. The football gathers dust. Months pass, and Ginger sinks deeper into sadness. It’s raw, it’s real—and kids will be hooked, waiting to see if Ginger can rise again.
And then comes the twist: another dog, racing across the park, missing a leg but full of life. That’s when Ginger learns the truth. Courage isn’t about having four legs or being perfect. It’s about getting back up, trying again, and kicking goals in your own way.
The themes in Ginger’s Courage are powerful: resilience, self-acceptance, and the idea that disabilities don’t have to define us. It’s a story that will spark important conversations with kids about empathy and inclusion, all while keeping them glued to the page.
Angela Perrini’s illustrations make Ginger unforgettable. Every page brims with energy—wide, expressive eyes, bold colors, and dynamic action scenes that practically leap off the paper. You can almost hear the ball whooshing across the field and feel the weight of Ginger’s emotions in her face.
Lynsey Patterson has written a story that feels both tender and thrilling. It pulls you in with suspense, tugs at your heart, and leaves you cheering. Ginger’s Courage is more than a picture book—it’s a reminder that even when life knocks you down, you can always find your way back into the game.
GIVEAWAY
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Ginger’s Courage: Book GiveawayABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Lynsey Patterson
Illustrated by Angela Perrini
Ages: 4-6 | 18 Pages
Publisher: Little Steps Publishing (2025) | ISBN: 978-1915641366
Publisher’s Book Summary: When Ginger, a spirited dog, faces a life-changing injury, her world is turned upside down. But with the support of her friends and a heart full of resilience, she discovers a newfound positivity that helps her embrace life’s challenges.
PURCHASE LINK
Author’s Website: https://lynseypatterson.com/book/gingers-courage/
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lynsey Patterson grew up in the beautiful town of Ballymena in Northern Ireland, the birthplace of many notable writers and artists. Lynsey, like many children of her time, found solace in the local library. Her love for all things writing has led Lynsey to write portfolios of poetry and fiction, as well as numerous non-fiction articles, which have been published in various magazines. Lynsey’s first children’s book, Ginger’s Courage, was inspired by her four adopted fur babies, all with different levels of trauma and disability. Ginger’s Courage is based on true events and is due to be released later this year. Lynsey’s background is in education with a passion for wellbeing and counselling. Lynsey has lived in the Northern Territory, Australia, for the past 16 years and is now writing her second children’s book, which is the sequel to Ginger’s Courage.
For more information, visit lynseypatterson.com.
ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Angelina Perrini is an artist who also teaches drawing. Her illustrations have been published in several children’s books. Angela loves working with both traditional and digital techniques. She has a degree in Art History and lives in Puglia, Italy.
For more information, visit angelaperrini.it.
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