Golden Flowers for Little Dragon

Golden Flowers for Little Dragon is a children's book that follows a dragon family's journey through loss and grief after the death of the youngest sibling, Little Dragon. It helps children prepare for or cope with the death of a sibling, including those with rare or undiagnosed conditions, by normalizing confusing emotions and including an information section for children to work through with adults.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 28 October 2021
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

Following the untimely passing of their youngest sibling, Little Dragon, the dragon family embarks on a profound journey of loss and grief. Golden Flowers for Little Dragon intricately weaves together the tapestry of their lives, encompassing the moments leading up to Little Dragon's passing, the devastating aftermath, and the challenging period that follows. This poignant tale serves as a valuable resource for children who are either preparing for or grappling with the inevitable reality of losing a sibling, particularly those facing unique or undiagnosed circumstances. By delving into the profound impact of Little Dragon's illness and demise on his brother and sister, the book adeptly normalizes the often bewildering emotions that children may encounter in such challenging situations. Moreover, the book includes an informative section, penned by a skilled pediatric palliative care nurse, which incorporates thought-provoking questions designed to facilitate meaningful conversations between children and adults.

This beautifully written story possesses the remarkable ability to gently explore the most challenging of topics, the profound loss of a sibling. It is meticulously structured, enabling children to identify with themselves and their siblings at various stages of the grieving process, including the anticipated death, the immediate bereavement, and the uncertain future. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to recommend this book to families in the future, while also lamenting the fact that it was not available to many families in the past.

Dr. Jo Griffiths, a renowned Consultant in Paediatric Palliative Medicine and Community Child Health at Swansea Bay University Health Board, has expressed her profound admiration for Golden Flowers for Little Dragon. In her endorsement, Dr. Griffiths highlights the book's exceptional value, stating, "This poignant tale serves as a valuable resource for children who are either preparing for or grappling with the inevitable reality of losing a sibling, particularly those facing unique or undiagnosed circumstances. By delving into the profound impact of Little Dragon's illness and demise on his brother and sister, the book adeptly normalizes the often bewildering emotions that children may encounter in such challenging situations. Moreover, the book includes an informative section, penned by a skilled pediatric palliative care nurse, which incorporates thought-provoking questions designed to facilitate meaningful conversations between children and adults."

Weight: 104g
Dimension: 198 x 128 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913913472