Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love is a tender and imaginative story that invites young readers to explore grief through a world filled with color, wonder, and compassion. Dr. MaryAnn Wilkey offers a heartfelt tale that honors the deep emotions children experience when someone they love is no longer with them. Through Juny’s magical origins and his journey between Earth and Butterfly Heaven, the story provides a safe place for children to reflect on loss while also discovering the healing power of love and memory.
The book gently guides readers through moments of sadness and joy as Juny grows, loves, and learns what it means to stay connected to those who have passed on. Every chapter reminds children that grief does not erase love and that the bonds we share continue to shape us even when someone is no longer physically present. The story emphasizes family, togetherness, and the comfort that comes from remembering the small, warm moments we carry in our hearts.
Rich with imagination and meaning, Juny the Butterfly Boy offers hope to young grievers and reassurance to families searching for a way to talk about loss. It reflects the author’s own journey as a “wounded healer” and carries the message that love lasts forever. This book is a comforting companion for children and adults alike during difficult seasons and a beautiful reminder that the people we miss remain with us in spirit, memory, and love.
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