Celebrity reviews…
National Treasure Joan Baez
Robert Plant,
Led Zeppelin
Keith Richards
With grandson and our 1st. Deva Premal Grateful Bear.
Bob Weir
May the magic never end!
Maria Muldaur, Sweetwater Saloon, Mill Valley, California
Ava Richards
Keith Richards granddaughter reading ‘Ava’s Grateful Bears Go To Costa Rica.
Wavy Gravy
“This heartwarming book will make every grandparent reevaluate their connection with their grandkids.”
Jon Provost and The Dude
Wendy Weir
Doug Bratt and Wendy Weir with the first prototype Grateful Bear.
Ava’s Grateful Bears is a wonderful, heart-warming children’s story about gratitude and love as expressed by author Doug Bratt and his delightful Grateful Dead stuffed bears. It is also a real life story about Doug and his granddaughter Ava. When I first read it, it brought tears to my eyes. Once the beautiful creative illustrations were added, it made the story come alive. Although special for Christmas, the message is perfect year-round. I highly recommend it!
– Wendy Weir
Have A Grateful Day!
Ben Cohen of
Ben& Jerry's Ice Cream
Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead.
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Chuck Leavell of
The Rolling Stones
Jimi Hendrix meets the Grateful Bears
Roger McNamee
Moonalice, Elevation Partners, Silver Lake Partners and Author of ‘Zucked’
Ramblin’ Jack Elliot sharing some love
Jack Canfield
“You’ve got a winner here!”
Jack Canfield, co-author of worldwide bestselling series Chicken Soup For the Soul.
Tee shirt from U. Cal Berkeley proudly displayed. G0 BEARS!
Rusty Goldman aka Professor Poster
"My niece and nephew loved this story...so did I."
Deva Premal and Miten
“Ava’s Grateful Bears is full of simple, unadulterated wisdom – and a basic message of loving kindness. We love it!! We also love the great illustrations by maggie high (great name!!). Can’t wait for the movie!”
GuruGanesha Khalsa
Sawyer Fredericks
Winner of The Voice,
Season 6
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Lester Chambers
Chambers Brothers
Trixie Garcia at Jerry Day in San Francisco.
Dave Getz of
Big Brother & the Holding Co.
Norman “Spirit In the Sky” Greenbaum and Bonita Kapps
“Just a couple of Deadheads loving Ava’s Grateful Bears. Our highest recommendations!”
Wes Wilson
Legendary 1960's psychedelic poster artist.
The cover art of Ava's Grateful Bears was influenced
by his work
Commander Cody
"Grateful Bears love Boogie Woogie!"
Dan Hicks
At The Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, NV, June 16, 2015 50-year reunion with The Amazing Charlatans. Happy Trails dear friend.
