Award-winning picture books that offer comfort in times of loss and change
THE DRAGONFLY DOOR
By John Adams; illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson
ISBN 978-1-934066-12-6
Children’s hardcover picture book
Ages 5-9 / A picture book for children about change and loss.
THE DRAGONFLY SECRET
By Clea and John Adams; illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson
ISBN 978-1-934066-13-3
$16.95 Children’s hardcover picture book
Ages 8-Adult / A book for families grieving a loss or searching for hope and love.
Feather Rock Books
www.featherrockbooks.com
Both books are available now
“These books tell stories of loss and change and are rendered in colorful illustrations with sensitive characters that young readers can relate to. These somewhat sad but hopeful stories can be helpful in providing support for a child who has experienced loss and grief.”
–Clare Vanderpool, Watermark Books & Café, Wichita, KS
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MBA Bookseller Information
Order these books from the publisher or Baker & Taylor, Ingram or Partners.
For more sales or marketing information about these books or to set up bookstore or community events with the authors, please contact Clea Adams at Feather Rock Books, cadams@featherrockbooks.com , 952-473-9091 or 877-473-9091.
The Certificate of Compliance for the CPSIA lead regulations for Feather Rock Books is available here: http://www.featherrockbooks.com/CertificateOfCompliance.htm
MBA Booksellers: earn up to $75 in rebates for promoting this book! See the marketing information and rebate form below.
Downloads
NEW! Full color signs and shelf-talkers available now
- Midwest Connections Rebate Form (PDF)
- THE DRAGONFLY DOOR Full color sign/flyer (PDF)
- THE DRAGONFLY SECRET Full color sign/flyer (PDF)
- THE DRAGONFLY DOOR Full color shelf-talker (PDF)
- THE DRAGONFLY SECRET Full color shelf-talker (PDF)
- Publisher press release: THE DRAGONFLY DOOR (PDF)
- Publisher press release: DRAGONFLY DOOR Ben Franklin Award (PDF)
- Publisher press release: DRAGONFLY DOOR helps high school students cope with tragedy (PDF)
- Publisher press release: THE DRAGONFLY SECRET (PDF)
- Clea and John Adams authors photo (JPG)
- THE DRAGONFLY SECRET Book Photo (JPG)
- THE DRAGONFLY DOOR Book Photo (JPG)
- Midwest Connections Generic Display Materials – MC logos, print ad templates, signs, shelf-talkers, book marks
Useful Links on the Feather Rock Books website
- Counseling Tips by a child psychologist for THE DRAGONFLY DOOR
- Teaching Tips (The publisher is in the process of putting together a complete lesson plan with the help of a professional educator. Author John Adams says, “We’ve learned a lot from our school visits, especially that THE DRAGONFLY DOOR can lead to teacher-student or author-student discussions among first, second, and third graders about losses in their lives, after hearing the story in class.”)
- Links to all News and Announcements
- Links to all Awards Announcements
About the Books
“THE DRAGONFLY DOOR and THE DRAGONFLY SECRET provide a lovely way to present the idea of death and dying to a young child. The concept can be so difficult, and the lovely pictures and uplifting stories will help on the road to understanding.”
– Vicki Erwin, Main Street Books, St. Charles, MO
“Beautiful illustrations … The reader feels the loss and despair with the main character.”
- Judge from the Benjamin Franklin Awards“THE DRAGONFLY SECRET is a must for any home library, but it also deserves a place of honor in libraries, churches, and other places where young children congregate. This book would also make a wonderful gift for any young child suffering from a tragic loss.”
- Bobbi’s Book Nook“THE DRAGONFLY SECRET would make a wonderful gift for a child facing loss in any form. It’s a book that gives readers a soft place to land in their grieving process.”
- Armchair Interviews“The authors have a talent for storytelling and can relate well to a child’s perspective.”
- Breeni Books
THE DRAGONFLY DOOR (ages 5 to 9) explores the transformation of a water nymph into a beautiful dragonfly. This story about friendship, loss, and change will be enjoyed by all children and can be a powerful tool in helping children experiencing grief. Tips from a child psychologist for using this book will be available on the MBA website. A Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient and winner of 2008 Benjamin Franklin Award.
“[THE DRAGONFLY DOOR] should be quite helpful in providing support for a child who has experienced a loss similar to that of Nym. It is a somewhat sad but truly hopeful story that I rate as excellent.”
- W. Walker, Stories for Children Magazine
THE DRAGONFLY SECRET (ages 8 to adult) tells the story of a chance encounter between a boy and a dragonfly. The reader journeys through a beautiful garden with the dragonfly in search of the boy’s secret. In the end the secret is revealed, gently reminding us that memories of a loved one are forever. A Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient; A Medalist in 2008 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards.
“This is an outstanding read. Well done in every area, story, and illustrations… Truly a precious gift to be given to any who are hurting from the loss of a loved one.”
- Midwest Book Review“Clea and John Adams came to my school and talked about their inspiration… They wrote to help others and I want to help others just like they did with this inspirational story.”
- 5th grade student
Loss is universal and does not discriminate. Because of this, we all share a common bond. Sometimes finding the right words to comfort a child, a friend, a spouse or other grieving relative can be difficult. We think you will find both books inspirational and worth recommending to children and adults alike.
About the Authors
CLEA AND JOHN ADAMS participated in the 2007 and 2008 MBA Trade Shows. They enjoy taking time for school visits and other special events, including attending school performances of THE DRAGONFLY DOOR in Alabama and Wisconsin. The Adams live with their family near Minneapolis. More information about them and their books can be found at www.featherrockbooks.com.
Midwest Connections Marketing Plans
- $75 in REBATES from MBA for display photos, ads, features in your newsletters, e-newsletters, and on your store website – print out the REBATE FORM above and follow instructions.
- Contact the publisher to inquire about bookstore events, book club or reading group appearances, and/or phoners with the author.
- Banners for the books on the MBA website.
- Flyer/sign PDF file provided by the publisher.
- Reading copies of THE DRAGONFLY SECRET and THE DRAGONFLY DOOR available from Feather Rock Books and MBA – contact the MBA office if you need books.
- These books are excellent for families, schools, and communities which may be coping with change, loss, and/or death. The publisher has a variety of teaching guides available on its website.
- Midwest Connections print ad template. You can have your local newspaper add the book photos and copy for you, plus your store’s information. Earn a rebate from MBA for your ad!
- Midwest Connections stickers, shelf-talkers, signs, bookmarks for in-store displays – earn a display rebate, too.
