The Dragonfly Secret: A Story of Boundless LoveClea and John Adams
I’ve never before reviewed a children’s book, so when I had the opportunity to read The Dragonfly Secret, I couldn’t resist. I didn’t know that The Dragonfly Secret was a follow-up to an earlier book, The Dragonfly Door, but it didn’t matter. The Dragonfly Secret stands easily on its own and is a great story for children, especially those who have recently lost a loved one.
The Dragonfly Secret follows Lea, a dragonfly, as she plays in a garden one day. Lea is surprised by the presence of a young boy, who spends some time playing with her. Soon, he gives Lea a task that only she can complete. Lea is puzzled by his request but eager to do what he says, especially since he tells her that she will help with a secret.
The Dragonfly Secret follows Lea, a dragonfly, as she plays in a garden one day. Lea is surprised by the presence of a young boy, who spends some time playing with her. Soon, he gives Lea a task that only she can complete. Lea is puzzled by his request but eager to do what he says, especially since he tells her that she will help with a secret.
The boy and Lea at playLea is not quite sure how she will complete the boy’s vague requests, but soon two adults arrive in the garden who are connected to the boy’s tasks. She is able to follow his instructions – with surprising results. Lea learns that that the boy’s special requests had an important purpose and that her role was an integral one.
The Dragonfly Secret is a perfect story for all children, but especially those who have recently lost a loved one. The story comforts children by assuring them that life goes on. Just as importantly, The Dragonfly Secret is neatly told and never difficult to read. Furthermore, Barbara Gibson's beautiful illustrations (one of which you can see above) heighten the beauty of this book. These illustrations are colorful and alive, but never jarring or overly complicated.
In a nutshell: Easy to read with bright, colorful pictures, The Dragonfly Secret is a story that offers comfort as it entertains.
Bibliolatry Scale: 4 out of 6 stars
The Dragonfly Secret is a perfect story for all children, but especially those who have recently lost a loved one. The story comforts children by assuring them that life goes on. Just as importantly, The Dragonfly Secret is neatly told and never difficult to read. Furthermore, Barbara Gibson's beautiful illustrations (one of which you can see above) heighten the beauty of this book. These illustrations are colorful and alive, but never jarring or overly complicated.
In a nutshell: Easy to read with bright, colorful pictures, The Dragonfly Secret is a story that offers comfort as it entertains.
Bibliolatry Scale: 4 out of 6 stars
3 comments:
The pictures are beautiful. Does it have a target age group mentioned? The last book I bought for my friend's daughter was too simple.
Wonderfully done. I heart children's lit!
I don't see an age range listed, but it might be too simple for your friend's daughter, depending on her age.
I'd say this is good for around 6 years old, but I'm notoriously bad at judging that kind of stuff. (I was reading murder novels -- and getting emotionally traumatized by them -- at ten, so what do I know?)
At any rate, this story would be good for any child coping with the loss of a loved one; despite the simple nature of the story, it is a comforting tale.
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