Norbert Barkah in the news
Ahwatukee City Lifestyle · August 2025
Norbert Barkah featured on the cover of the Kids and Pets edition
"Mama Sue" Higgins shares wisdom online with her beloved dog, Norbert Barkah, which in turn has helped thousands of people. What started as morning pep talks in the truck became daily affirmations, enchanted forest stories, and guided meditations that reached a growing audience of over 56,000 followers.
The article by Alison Stanton, with photography by Faith Hamberg of Heartsake Photography, tells the story of how a moment of heaviness became something hopeful. How reading stories to Norbert opened a door to a children's book, a creative world, and a mission to spread kindness one story at a time.
The feature also includes an excerpt from The Tug of War Lesson and a look at Mama Sue's original artwork for the Norbert Barkah Chronicles.
Read the Full Article"Our mission is simple. Spread kindness and create a safe space from hate and anger."
Susan "Mama Sue" Higgins, Ahwatukee City Lifestyle
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