"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 Bookwatch
Each 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 ones
Welcome 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 www.menacares.com for Mena's latest news.
We love you for loving them! They need us now.
Industry Reviews
All reviews for Mena can be found at www.MaryMac.info/Mena-Cares-Reviews/
"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 Bookwatch
"Mena the Glorious Butterfly is a beautifully crafted children's book on bereavement. Thoughtfully written and illustrated, Mena visits children who are hurting, offering comfort, gentle guidance and reassurance that they are not alone. It encompasses everything a child would need to know about the death of a loved one in a kind, clear, and supportive way. The illustrations are stunning, and the tone is warm and compassionate while remaining informative. I have no doubt this book will be a great comfort to many children navigating loss. A truly beautiful resource."
- Rachel Gotto | Grief Educator | Grief Coach | Clinical Hypnotherapist | Lived Experience Speaker | Bestselling Author, Galway, Ireland
"As someone who lost both my mother and father at the young age of eight, I know firsthand that life after such a loss can feel like a never-ending tailspin or a winding road without a destination. It took me a long time to truly grasp the permanence of death, though I realized early on that it is life's only guarantee. Now, at 48, I still carry the pain of their absence, but I have also learned that my memories of them are vivid, real, and something to be deeply cherished.
Reading Mena the Glorious Butterfly made me reflect on how much I would have benefited from a tool like this when I was that young child trying to figure out how to live without the people I loved most. Mena offers children gentle, practical ways to navigate grief, explaining that while death is forever, the memories of our loved ones are a treasure that no one can ever take away.
I was particularly moved by the suggestion of creating a memory box for photos and clothing. Having something tangible to touch and hold is such a grounding idea for a child who is missing that physical connection. This book is a beautiful, necessary resource that provides the explanations and helpful ideas I wish I'd had access to decades ago.
I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, and counselors as an essential guide to help children navigate the weight of loss while keeping the precious spirit of their loved ones alive."
- Brent Lakin, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, experienced the death of both parents at age 8
All GoodRead Reviews can be found here - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/253579550-mena-the-glorious-butterfly
