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Media Release
New Children’s Book ‘The Dragonfly Door’ to Help
Families with Loss & Change
Hardcover book contains lush illustrations by
award-winning artist; customers may designate percentage of
sales to non-profit
MAPLE PLAIN, MINN., February 8, 2007 -- A new
illustrated children’s book, The Dragonfly Door,
follows two young insect friends and the struggles one of
them endures when her friend disappears. In the process,
the surviving friend learns about loss and change.
“This book has universal appeal and a powerful message for
those who are grieving,” said John Adams, co-founder of
Feather Rock Books, Inc. and author of The Dragonfly Door.
Adams was inspired to write The Dragonfly Door in
2004, after reading an article about Anne Brooker, the
teenage founder of a non-profit organization called The
Dragonfly Project. Brooker sends a packet of
dragonfly-related condolence materials to grieving families,
including a dragonfly parable written in the 1940s.
Inspired by Anne’s work, Adams and his wife became donors
and volunteers.
The Dragonfly Door features Lea and Nym, wingless
dragonflies living underwater in a marsh. When Lea doesn’t
come home one night, Nym searches the marsh for her, but Lea
is gone. Then, exhausted and sad, Nym discovers that her
friend has died. Through what may be interpreted as a
vision or dream, Nym receives a comforting glimpse of what
Lea has become.
“We’ve heard from many people who have found comfort and
inspiration from this story,” Adams said. “We hope parents
will use the book as a tool to help them express their views
on life and death with their children.”
“This is a timeless story that provides parents and children
with the opportunity to discuss and explore the mystery of
death,” said Clea Adams, executive director of Feather Rock
Books, Inc. “Through the characters Lea and Nym, parents
can help children identify the beauty and hope in all cycles
of life.”
For each sale of The Dragonfly Door, customers may
donate a percentage of sales to The Dragonfly Project
through the Feather Rock Books, Inc. website. They will
need to follow the “Books for a Cause” designation through
checkout. Other non-profits will be added in the coming
months.
Barbara L. Gibson illustrated The Dragonfly Door.
Gibson has illustrated more than 3 dozen books, including
the National Geographic Society’s award-winning six-book
Little Learners’ Library. She resides with her husband
in Olney, Maryland.
The Dragonfly Door
Written by John Adams / Illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson
US$17.95 / hardcover / 40 pages
ISBN 1934066125
Published by Feather Rock Books, Inc.
See more information at
http://www.featherrockbooks.com
About Feather Rock Books
Feather Rock Books, Inc. was founded in 2005 with a mission
to publish literature for all age groups, transforming
life's bumps and bruises into uplifting stories. The
company’s address is 4245 Chippewa Lane, Maple Plain, Minn.
55359. Telephone 952-473-9091 or 1-877-473-9091. Contact
Clea Adams, Executive Director, e-mail: cadams@featherrockbooks.com.
Also see, The Dragonfly Project’s website
www.dragonflyproject.org.
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