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The Dragonfly Door
US$17.95 /
Hardcover,
40 pages, Ages 5 to 9
Publish Date: January 24, 2007
ISBN-13:
978-1-934066-12-6
Help children identify beauty
and hope in all cycles of life as they follow two insects,
Lea and Nym, and the struggles Nym endures when her friend
disappears. This is a tender story about loss and change,
written to help parents express their views about life and
death. Children may identify with Nym, who grieves the loss
of her friend, and find it easier to express their unique
feelings about a loss after hearing the story. The book may
serve many purposes, such as comforting a grieving child or
providing facts about dragonflies. Beautifully illustrated,
it is cherished by parents, grandparents, and teachers.
"The warm, emotional
colors . . . illustrate this highly recommended picturebook
for sharing the bittersweet realities of life with young
people."
——Midwest Book Review
"[The Dragonfly Door]
should be quite helpful in providing support for a child who
has experienced a loss similar to that of Nym. It is a
somewhat sad but truly hopeful story that I rate as
excellent."
——W. Walker, Stories for Children Magazine |