It’s absolutely wonderful when Mena the Glorious Butterfly is celebrated with glowing reviews. Here are some we’ve received.
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“Mena the Glorious Butterfly is a beautifully crafted children’s book on bereavement. Thoughtfully written and illustrated, Mena visits children who are hurting, offering comfort, gentle guidance and reassurance that they are not alone. It encompasses everything a child would need to know about the death of a loved one in a kind, clear, and supportive way. The illustrations are stunning, and the tone is warm and compassionate while remaining informative. I have no doubt this book will be a great comfort to many children navigating loss. A truly beautiful resource.”
– Rachel Gotto | Grief Educator | Grief Coach | Clinical Hypnotherapist | Lived Experience Speaker | Bestselling Author, Galway, Ireland
“As someone who lost both my mother and father at the young age of eight, I know firsthand that life after such a loss can feel like a never-ending tailspin or a winding road without a destination. It took me a long time to truly grasp the permanence of death, though I realized early on that it is life’s only guarantee. Now, at 48, I still carry the pain of their absence, but I have also learned that my memories of them are vivid, real, and something to be deeply cherished.
Reading Mena the Glorious Butterfly made me reflect on how much I would have benefited from a tool like this when I was that young child trying to figure out how to live without the people I loved most. Mena offers children gentle, practical ways to navigate grief, explaining that while death is forever, the memories of our loved ones are a treasure that no one can ever take away.
I was particularly moved by the suggestion of creating a memory box for photos and clothing. Having something tangible to touch and hold is such a grounding idea for a child who is missing that physical connection. This book is a beautiful, necessary resource that provides the explanations and helpful ideas I wish I’d had access to decades ago.
I highly recommend this book to parents, teachers, and counselors as an essential guide to help children navigate the weight of loss while keeping the precious spirit of their loved ones alive.”
– Brent Lakin, Dearborn Heights, Michigan, experienced the death of both parents at age 8
“Mena the Glorious Butterfly by Mary M. McCambridge is a wonderful story about how each of us treats death differently. Since I am a gardener and love anything about plants and flowers, I love the association of people and pets dying like flowers. They are planted, they live, and they die, just like each of us. No one knows when or how. But it happens to all living things. Telling the truth about what happened should always be thought out carefully. Children can be extremely scared about death. So tenderness will really help. The author shares many ways to help with the feelings we have and celebrate life after a loved one dies. It is not your fault and planting a tree might make you feel better. This is the perfect book for younger children to help with the death of a loved one. The illustrations are beautiful.”
– Cindy Freland, award-winning, international children’s author of 15 books about the animals of the Chesapeake Bay. Her books are available through Amazon and at cbaykidsbooks.com.
