The Little Blue Dragon
Colleen McCarthy-Evans
Paperback
(Seven Seas Press, Sept. 23, 2019)
Awarded BOOK OF THE YEAR, by Creative Child Magazine! The Little Blue Dragon is the story of a young dragon who gets caught in a hurricane and separated from her mother. She bravely embarks on a journey to find her, which takes her to the four corners of the world, where she meets compassionate strangers who offer support in a variety of ways. The story concludes when the Little Blue Dragon forms a tender, unexpected and mutually beneficial friendship, and realizes she has gained tremendous new strength along the way. She and her companion continue the journey together with a new happiness and increased confidence in themselves and each other.For ages 4+. This story addresses loss, childhood trauma, separation from a parent, with discussion questions at the back of the book. "I love it! The images are beautiful and innovative. The story is tender, engaging, and so relevant. Children will be inspired by The Little Blue Dragon's courageous journey, and how she found a wonderful new friend as well as her own voice along the way." Sarah Clark, Capacitar International Facilitator"A lovely story that addresses loss, with beautiful illustrations! I love the cast of characters, and the discussion questions and activities offered at the back of the book. The open-ended nature of the ending allows children to interpret it in the way that makes sense from their own experience." Terri Allison, Moonlit Consulting, Former Executive Director/Storyteller Children's Center