Waterbugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children by Doris Stickney

Description: Waterbugs and Dragonflies by Doris Stickney Waterbugs and Dragonflies is a graceful fable written by Doris Stickney who sought a meaningful way to explain to neighborhood children the death of a five-year-old friend. The small book is beautifully illustrtated by artist Gloria Ortiz Hernandez. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How can we answer the many questions young children have about death?Doris Stickney and her minister husband were looking for a meaningful way to explain to neighborhood children the death of a five-year-old friend -- an explanation that would satisfy not only the children but adult minds as well. While they were preparing for the childs memorial service, the fable of the water bug that changed into a dragonfly came to mind."Water Bugs and Dragonflies" tells the story of a small colony of water bugs living happily below the surface of a quiet pond. Every so often one of them climbs up a lily stalk and disappears from sight, never to return. Those left behind are faced with the mystery of figuring out what has become of them.Revealing the "miracle that makes shiny dragonflies out of ugly bugs", this graceful story reminds us that God has given us the means of transforming our metaphorical selves into dragonflies capable of winging off contentedly into a new world. Recognizing that "the old answers will not satisfy todays children", Stickney presents instead a simple, wise tale that illuminates a difficult reality without pretending to contain all the answers.This bona fide bestseller -- more than 150,000 copies have been printed -- is presented here in a deluxe gift edition, including newly rendered full-color illustrations. Set in large type so that young readers can enjoy it themselves, Water Bugs also includes accompanying information that offers the authors own insights for explaining how adults can effectively assist children in coping with death. Details ISBN082981180X Author Doris Stickney Short Title WATER BUGS & DRAGONFLIES Language English Illustrator Gloria Claudia Ortiz ISBN-10 082981180X ISBN-13 9780829811803 Media Book Year 1997 Imprint The Pilgrim Press Subtitle Explaining Death to Young Children Place of Publication Cleveland, OH Country of Publication United States Pages 26 Residence US Birth 1897 Death 1972 Audience Age 4-8 DOI 10.1604/9780829811803 AU Release Date 1997-01-01 NZ Release Date 1997-01-01 US Release Date 1997-01-01 UK Release Date 1997-01-01 Publisher The Pilgrim Press Format Paperback Publication Date 1997-01-01 DEWEY 595.733 Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9502309;

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