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.

The Pilgrim Press is pleased to re-introduce the Looking Up series of 24-page, 5.5" by 5.5" booklets. The four best-selling titles are ideal for times that call for contemplation or prayer, whether for times of difficulty and worry or for times of joy and happiness. More in-depth than a greeting card, each booklet will help you find the right words...a caring thought...a comforting reflection to communicate compassion in extraordinary ways.

The Pilgrim Press introduces its perennial bestseller "Water Bugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children" by Doris Stickney in coloring book format.