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The Owl And The Ladybug: Helping Children Understand Loss
Paperback
Series: Million Stages Collection, Book 3
General Juvenile FictionReligion
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 31 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.34
Height: 0.16 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When a child is hurting, parents often struggle to find the right words.
Whether a child is grieving the loss of a loved one, coping with a major life change, or experiencing difficult emotions they do not fully understand, they need comfort, reassurance, and the knowledge that they are not alone.
The Owl and the Ladybug is a heartfelt and comforting story designed to help children gently explore grief, love, loss, healing, and hope through the touching friendship between a wise owl and a small ladybug.
As their friendship grows, young readers discover that difficult feelings are a natural part of life, that healing takes time, and that love can continue even after loss.
Written with warmth, compassion, and emotional understanding, this beautifully illustrated story helps families begin important conversations while creating moments of comfort, connection, and reassurance together.
Written by award-winning author Michael Reed following the loss of his wife and both daughters in the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, this story was created from a deeply personal place of love, healing, and hope.
Inside this beautifully illustrated story, children will discover:
- A gentle introduction to grief and emotional healing
- Comforting themes of love, friendship, and hope
- Reassurance that difficult feelings are normal and okay
- Encouragement for open conversations between children and caregivers
- A heartfelt story that can be shared together as a family
Perfect for parents, grandparents, teachers, counselors, grief groups, and caregivers, The Owl and the Ladybug serves as a compassionate resource for helping children process loss with understanding and emotional support.
Written for children ages 4-12, this gentle story helps young readers explore grief, emotions, friendship, resilience, and hope through a comforting and memorable journey.
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