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Pumpkin and the Beetle
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 17 2025
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pumpkin and the Beetle is a tender, beautifully illustrated children's picture book about grief, love, and the memories that live on after loss.
In a sunny garden, a cheerful little pumpkin and a shiny green beetle become the best of friends. They share laughter, dreams, and an unbreakable bond-until one day, the beetle doesn't return. As the seasons change, Pumpkin learns that while saying goodbye is hard, a father's love, a friend's love, and family love never truly disappear. They grow inside us, change shape, and stay forever in our hearts.
Inspired by the author's personal story of losing her brother, Pumpkin and the Beetle gently introduces young readers to the idea that loss doesn't mean the end of love.
Perfect for families experiencing the death of a loved one, this book offers a gentle and age-appropriate way to help children understand death, loss, and remembrance. Its warm illustrations and soothing rhymes provide comfort to any child who has lost a father, grandparent, parent, or pet.
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