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Owen, Kelly

 
9781723880193: The Dragonfly Story: Explaining the death of a loved one to children and families
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ISBN 10 : 1723880191 ISBN 13 : 9781723880193
Editeur : Independently published, 2018

Synopsis

A gentle, beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand death, loss, and the idea of life after.

Inspired by the well-known 'Waterbugs and Dragonflies' fable, this comforting book offers a simple, hopeful way to explain bereavement to children of all ages.

A note on the story: the book is framed around the loss of a sibling, reflecting the author's own experience — but the fable at its heart speaks to any loss a child may be facing, including the death of a parent, grandparent, friend or pet. Families use it for grief of all kinds.

A supportive resource for families and professionals
The Dragonfly Story is widely used by:

  • Parents, grandparents and families
  • Schools and pastoral care teams
  • Hospitals, NICUs, and paediatric wards
  • Hospices and bereavement services
  • Counsellors, therapists, and family support workers
  • Faith groups and community organisations

Its gentle language and soft illustrations make it suitable for children aged 3–18, and helpful for adults who need a sensitive way to begin difficult conversations.

What this book helps children understand

  • Why someone they love can no longer come back
  • How death can be explained without fear
  • That love continues even when someone has died
  • That feelings of sadness, confusion, or worry are normal
  • That talking about grief is safe and allowed

The story offers reassurance, hope, and emotional grounding at a time when children need it most.

Inside the book

  • 16 pages of calming, child-friendly illustrations
  • Clear, gentle wording suitable for reading aloud
  • A simple metaphor children can easily remember
  • Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom use, or therapeutic sessions

Trusted by bereavement professionals
"We use this story with families in our NICU. It helps parents and siblings understand what has happened in a way that feels safe."
– Senior NICU Nurse

Bulk orders available
Schools, hospitals, hospices, and counselling services can order multiple copies easily through Amazon.
For larger quantities, please contact the author directly.

(Keywords included naturally: child grief book, explaining death to children, bereavement support, child loss, sibling loss, trauma support for kids, pastoral care resources, hospice children's book)

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Dragonfly Story is a retelling of the popular fable of the waterbugs and the dragonflies. This story is often used to help explain death and the concept of heaven to people of all ages. The Dragonfly Story is a tale of hope. It provides a view of death that captures something of what heaven might be like. It is also suitable for anyone with or without a particular faith. The story allows you to discuss death and what you might believe happens when we die.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
Independently published
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1723880191
ISBN 13 
9781723880193
Reliure
Broché
Illustrateur
Braid Helen
Nombre de pages
28
Coordonnées du fabricant
Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author
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