Near A
River
A story of two bald eagles who learn together to soar above the storms of life.
Overcome Anxiety
Gentle, practical ideas to help children face fears and find their courage.
Pickle Sock Heroes
A rhyming story that teaches kids to rise above bullying with kindness,
Poems of
Hope
Original poems by BJ Rae, like Wings of Hope, to read and share together.
Wings of Hope
by BJ Rae
High above the storm clouds fierce and free,
soars the eagle with true majesty.
As it rises up above the rain,
it shows us how to break pain’s chain.
Through the darkest and coldest of nights,
still the eagle seeks the morning light.
Where the fearful would just trip and fall,
the eagle’s hope does conquer it all.
In the times when you must learn to soar
and discover what you’re searching for,
remember the way the eagles fly—
on their wings of hope through every sky.
One of the biggest storms our children face today is bullying—but, like an eagle, they can rise above it. And, yes, you can teach your child to soar above bullying!
Pickle Sock Heroes, coming soon, is more than just a fun, rhyming story—it’s a conversation starter that equips your child with real strategies to handle bullying with kindness and courage. Through whimsical characters and Dr. Seuss-style humor, your child will learn that being different is something to celebrate, that bullies often act from their own pain, and that standing together with friends can turn meanness into kindness. Whether your child is experiencing bullying firsthand, witnessing it, or you simply want to prepare them for these inevitable challenges, this book provides a safe, engaging way to tackle a tough topic.
Written by BJ Rae, a former special education teacher who experienced bullying herself, Pickle Sock Heroes addresses both face-to-face and online bullying in a way young children can understand and remember. The story doesn’t just tell kids to “be nice”—it shows them how to respond with empathy, when to involve trusted adults, and why kindness is the ultimate superpower. Give your child the gift of confidence and compassion.
Get ready to join the Pickle Sock Army this December!
About BJ Rae
Bobbie J. Rae, or BJ for short, currently lives in a small town in the United States with her husband. She loves nature, computers, animals, traveling, art, children, music, and reading. When she isn’t writing or improving her music ability, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and her dogs and advancing her photography skills.
Along with writing books, BJ writes articles of hope and encouragement for those enduring hard times. Her topics include “Training for Success,” “For Parents,” “Overcome Depression,” “How Can I Fix Problems,” and more.
BJ lives with the effects of a traumatic brain injury, but she’s found that writing gives her a powerful way to connect with others and offer support. Her grandmother had a gift for making everyone around her feel seen and encouraged, and BJ promised to carry on that tradition. This website and her books are her way of keeping that promise—one story at a time.
