Our Lives As Caterpillars

The death of a loved one is a painful and frightening experience. It is difficult at any age to understand and process the powerful emotions and feelings of loss that accompany such a life changing event. This is especially true for children, who may ask, "Why do people have to die?" "Why is Grandma no longer here?" "Where did she go?" This unique book presents a framework for adults to discuss with children the death of a loved one, friend or pet without imposing any particular...
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The death of a loved one is a painful and frightening experience. It is difficult at any age to understand and process the powerful emotions and feelings of loss that accompany such a life changing event. This is especially true for children, who may ask, "Why do people have to die?" "Why is Grandma no longer here?" "Where did she go?" This unique book presents a framework for adults to discuss with children the death of a loved one, friend or pet without imposing any particular religious belief regarding life after death or even using the word death at all. It was inspired in part by this quotation attributed to A.A.Milne;"How does one become a butterfly?" Pooh asked pensively..."You must want to fly so badly that you're willing to give up being a caterpillar," Piglet replied."You mean you die?" asked Pooh."Yes and no," he answered. "What looks like you will die, but what's Really you will live on." The book conveys a sense of hope and comfort to children and adults regarding this life changing event. Ten percent of the proceeds from this book will be donated to support the work of Hospice.