Mena the Glorious Butterfly

"Original, inspirational, exceptional, deftly crafted, and thoroughly 'kid friendly' in style, tone, organization and presentation, Mena the Glorious Butterfly: A Very Special Book to Help Grieving Children After a Loved One's Death by Mary M. McCambridge is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, family counseling center, and community library Death/Dying/Bereavement collections for children ages 4-8."- Jim Cox, Editor, Midwest Book Review - Children's BookwatchEach year approximately 68 million people die or are killed worldwide, leaving countless millions of children, teens and young adults to grieve their deaths.In this special book, Mena comforts and educates Victoria and Matthew as they begin their journey through the grieving process after the deaths of their loved ones.Mena the Glorious Butterfly flies into the lives of these suffering young ones to help them better understand their pain and answer the questions floating through their heads that they are afraid to ask anyone.When our young ones do not receive the love and attention they need while grieving, they may walk down a road that leads to drugs, alcohol, unwanted pregnancies and falling into the wrong crowds in an effort to gain sympathy.Additionally, not addressing their needs when they are young can lead to anxiety, depression, social problems, long-term emotional distress and trauma. Don't let this happen.Here young children will learn: - What happens when someone dies- What is a funeral- Changes in our bodies and everyday life- Dealing with sadness, anger and other emotions- Other children also experience grief and they are not alone- How to handle bullies at school- Losing friends and finding new ones- Honoring our loved onesWelcome this significant book into your home and heart to help you and your children have a better understanding of the grieving process and to bring comfort and support to all at each step of your journey.We encourage you to add their name to the first page (this book is especially for) and sign beneath it. Mena will become a precious keepsake for them whenever they need solace along life's path.And if you are inclined to help another grieving child in your life, please do the same.You are also welcome to sign up for emails at for Mena's latest news.We love you for loving them! They need us now.