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The Blue Moon and the Butterfly

Merillat

Once in a Blue Moon, a legend is born. The blue moon butterfly lives for one magical night to deliver a masterpiece that "will create everlasting joy," and silence the crickets!

With the encouragement of the Blue Moon, she makes the most of her hours on earth by dancing her eternal heart song.

The Legend of the Blue Moon Butterfly is a lullaby written for children who may have experienced the loss of a sibling. It is an ode to those beautiful, yet brief, lives, that have graced us, but for a little while, leaving an indelible mark upon our hearts. It is a timeless tale dedicated to the mothers and fathers who have wondered if their loss has meaning or have grappled with hard decisions when it comes to allowing life to take the course of God's plan.

Women, the world over, face momentous decisions when it comes to the birth of their children. Pregnancies can be joyous, or they can come with heartbreak. But there is one thing that is true which is there is no mistaking a life that miraculously takes hold, even if it is for a very brief time.

  • Every year, approximately 7.9 million infants are born worldwide with serious birth defects.
  • An estimated 240,000 newborn die worldwide due to congenital disorders.

How do we process the brevity of life? We let God determine the moments.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Whim Dreamery Books
  • Publish Date: Oct 30th, 2024
  • Pages: 52
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 8.50in - 0.25in - 0.79lb
  • EAN: 9798991199124
  • Recommended age: 00-12
  • Categories: General

About the Author

Merillat: - H.s.i.Merillat is an author & illustrator from the Piney Woods of East Texas, where she draws on her serene surroundings to create imaginative stories for young children. She found her passion for writing fantastical stories while raising her own children, often writing poems with whimsical watercolor illustrations. Now with a new generation of starry-eyed grandchildren, she has drawn again from this dreamt up world, to introduce a series of children books for others to enjoy.

Praise for this book

"A beautiful, heartfelt and emotive story about love and loss.

The story could help parents/teachers/adults open up conversations with children about loss in a gentle and sensitive way."

-G

"An absolutely BEAUTIFUL book revealing a heartfelt story about coming into this world, spreading one's wings and leaving behind magic upon departure. The whimsical illustrations are beyond stunning! This read eloquently displays loss and love." -BaKon Brands