Waterbugs and Dragonflies

Waterbugs and Dragonflies is a captivating book written by the talented author, Doris Stickney. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in 2019, this book is a must-read for all book lovers. The genre of the book is not specified, but Stickney's unique writing style will surely keep you engaged from beginning to end. Waterbugs and Dragonflies is not just a book, it's an experience that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page. Don't miss out on this literary masterpiece from Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.

How can we answer the many questions young children have about death? Looking for a meaningful way to explain to neighbourhood children the death of a five-year-old friend, Doris Stickney adapted the graceful fable about the waterbug that changed into a dragonfly. First published under the title "Death" in 'Colloquy' (December 1971), the story was revised and expanded in 1982 to become the current bestselling Waterbugs and Dragonflies.

This edition features full-colour paintings by Gloria Ortiz Hernandez, an artist whose work has been exhibited in Europe, South America, and the USA. A native of Columbia, she currently lives and creates her work on a farm in Pennsylvania.