Mom’s Choice Award Winners

‘The Dragonfly Door‘ and ‘The Dragonfly Secret’ Win Prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards

“The Dragonfly Door” and “The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Love” are Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipients. The two books, published by Minnesota-based Feather Rock Books, won gold medals in the national competition for Children’s Picture Books.

The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Love (Hardcover)

by Clea Adams (Author), John Adams (Author), Barbara L. Gibson (Illustrator), published by Feather Rock Books, Inc.

EXCERPT: Lea explored other parts of the garden. She looked under a picnic table and peeked inside the gardener’s tool shed. Suddenly, Lea felt a strange stillness. The birds and insects were quiet. Someone nearby was crying. Lea flew cautiously toward the sound. A woman sat on a wooden bench in the corner of the garden. Lea could see her face wet with tears. The light around the woman seemed dim. For a moment, Lea’s wings felt very heavy. She, too, felt sad. This must be what the woman feels, she thought. The woman continued to cry. Uncertain of what to do, Lea made her way to the branch of a nearby tree. She looked at the woman. Something caught her attention. Beside the woman on the bench was … 

Love and hope transcend all boundaries when a boy and a dragonfly meet. An impossible encounter? Lea journeys through a beautiful garden to discover the boy’s secret. As she follows his clues, Lea meets people who need her help. And at the end, the unexpected secret is revealed. Part mystery, part surprise, this timeless story that celebrates the dragonfly’s gift to others is sure to leave a lasting impression. Beautifully illustrated, The Dragonfly Secret gently encourages children and adults to explore life’s infinite possibilities. Because of it, readers may look at nature in an entirely new light. 

Love and hope transcend all boundaries when a boy and a dragonfly meet. Lea journeys through a beautiful garden to discover the boy’s secret. As she follows his clues, Lea meets people who need her help. And at the end, the unexpected secret is revealed.

Discover the power of boundless love in this heartfelt story about friendship, family, and remembrance. This timeless story is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Beautifully illustrated, The Dragonfly Secret gently encourages children and adults to explore life’s infinite possibilities. Readers may look at nature in an entirely new light. The Dragonfly Secret is a companion book to The Dragonfly Door.

The Dragonfly Door

The Dragonfly Door (Hardcover)

by John Adams (Author), Barbara Leonard Gibson (Illustrator), published by Feather Rock Books, Inc.

“It was a warm spring day in the marsh…”

Help children identify the beauty and hope in all cycles of life as they follow two insects, Lea and Nym, and the struggles Nym endures when her friend disappears. This is a tender story about loss and change, written to help parents express their views about life and death. The Dragonfly Door may serve many purposes, such as comforting a grieving child or providing facts about dragonflies. Beautifully illustrated by Barbara L. Gibson, the book is cherished by parents, grandparents and teachers. It has been adapted into a mini-play in various communities to help children cope with the loss of their classmates. Also see The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Love, a companion book for ages eight to adult (ISBN 9781934066133).

Lea and Nym are two close friends who live underwater in the marsh.

Nym searches the marsh for her friend, Lea, when Lea does not return home.

While exhausted and sleeping, Nym hears Lea’s voice.

In what may be interpreted as a vision or dream, Lea reveals a beautiful new world to her friend, Nym.

Lea shows Nym what she has become, a beautiful dragonfly.

Still sad, Nym remembers her friend, Lea, and the beautiful dragonfly that Lea has become.

Learn about the real life cycle of dragonflies.

Images and page synopsis thanks to Feather Rock Books, Inc.

Maple Plain, Minnesota (PRWEB) February 11, 2009 — “The Dragonfly Door” and “The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Love” are Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipients. The two books, published by Minnesota-based Feather Rock Books, won gold medals in the national competition for Children’s Picture Books.

Our mission is to craft stories that help people who may be coping with some of life’s greatest challenges “Our mission is to craft stories that help people who may be coping with some of life’s greatest challenges,” said John Adams, CEO of Feather Rock Books. “We are honored to be among those selected by the Mom’s Choice Awards panel and hope the visibility raised by these awards will expand the reach of our message.”

Both books, “The Dragonfly Door” and “The Dragonfly Secret” are stories about a dragonfly named Lea. In addition to being beautifully illustrated, the books have a powerful message for children and adults who are coping with the loss of a loved one.

“These stories aren’t just for children,” said Clea Adams, Executive Director of Feather Rock Books. “They won in the Crossing Generations category of Children’s Picture Books because the stories have a beautiful message for everyone.”

The Mom’s Choice Awards® is known for establishing a benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. This annual competition recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents, and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media products and services. Parents, educators, librarians, and retailers rely on Mom’s Choice Awards® evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom’s Choice Awards® seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media, and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical, and business professionals, authors, scientists, and others.

The Dragonfly Door
Help children identify the beauty and hope in all cycles of life as they follow two insects, Lea and Nym, and the struggles Nym endures when her friend disappears. This story about friendship, loss, and change can sometimes be a powerful bereavement tool for children who are coping with the loss of a loved one. Written by John Adams / Hardcover: 40 pages / Published by Feather Rock Books, Inc. (January 24, 2007) / ISBN: 978-1-934066-12-6 / Price: $17.95 / Ages 5 to 9

The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless Love
This beautifully illustrated children’s book will open doors for families grieving a loss or searching for a message of love and hope. A story of a chance encounter between a mysterious 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 and offering a moving message of comfort and love.
Written by Clea and John Adams / Hardcover: 32 pages / Published by Feather Rock Books, Inc. (October 1, 2008) / ISBN: 978-1-934066-13-3 / Price: $16.95 / Ages 8 and up

For more information, visit:
http://www.featherrockbooks.com
http://www.dragonflystories.com

To schedule an interview, contact:
Feather Rock Books, Inc.
952-473-9091 or 1-877-473-9091
Clea Adams, Executive Director

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