Jade: Lost in Yellowstone

by Michelle Caffrey, Steph Lehmann (Illustrator)

Based on the true story as told in the widely acclaimed Bring Jade Home , this beautifully illustrated children’s edition follows a lost Australian shepherd as she encounters grizzlies, wolves, bison, and other hazards in the wilds of Yellowstone National Park. Brimming with action, this suspenseful story with a heart-warming ending will be a favorite for anyone who loves dogs and Yellowstone Park. Just 15 months old at the time, Jade survived longer than any other dog lost in Yellowstone. Alone and surrounded by wolves, mountain lions, and grizzly bears, what will she do? Can her owners David and Laura find her before winter? Each day becomes a race against time as hundreds of volunteers join in a desperate search and Jade herself navigates the wild to stay safe. This story will melt your heart and renew your faith in dogs—and people.

48 pages, Paperback

Published August 3, 2020

Reviews

[Kerri Lukasavitz]

"Jade, Lost in Yellowstone" is the companion picture book to "Bring Jade Home, The True Story of a Dog Lost in Yellowstone," which offers young readers a condensed version of this remarkable tale. The pages are beautifully illustrated with the lost Aussie Shepherd pup, Jade, and her encounters with the different wildlife in Yellowstone Park as she finds ways to survive after she bolts in fear from the car crash site where she and her other Aussie Shepherd buddy, Laila, are being attended to by rescue workers and while her owners, Laura and David, are being treated in a hospital for their injuries.

Frightened, alone, and only 15 months old, Jade relies on instinct for days that stretch into weeks and then stretch into months to avoid dangerous encounters with bears and coyotes and elk as she does her best to survive until she can hopefully be found by her owners and search teams. Colorful, lively, and wonderfully written, Jade, Lost in Yellowstone, will entertain children (and their parents) again and again. Recommended for readers ages 4 to 6.

[Beverly]

When it comes to picture books, you can’t beat a great story told well and beautifully illustrated. This true story of a dog named Jade, lost in Yellowstone, is so well done that the little ones in your life are going to have to fend off the adults to get their hands on it. This uplifting story with a gorgeous dog is the perfect gift, the perfect bedside companion and an educational treasure, to boot. The grown up version of this story is not to be missed. "Bring Jade Home" is the Dog and People book of the year, a really great read.