Ice Cream Cones and Heart Stones: A Child's Grief Journey

by Corinne M. Litzenberg, Daphne Blaker (Illustrator)

Overview

Madison loved the beach, especially making memories with her Granddad. "Maddie the Mermaid," he declared her one summer day. Summers at the beach house were always the best times they shared together. Then one day, Maddie's world changed with the loss of her Granddad. Find out how Maddie begins her grief journey and how her beach walks and her faith in God help her to heal.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532692277
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	11/27/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
File size:	33 MB
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About the Author

Corinne M. Litzenberg has taught elementary school for thirty-two years in the Diocese of Wilmington, De, and Cecil County Public Schools. She received her BS in elementary and special education from the University of Delaware and her MEd in curriculum and instruction from Loyola College of Maryland. She received her EdD from Wilmington University in Delaware, where she studied environmental education. Even in her deepest grief of losing her son, Corinne continues to live her life with purpose and meaning. Litzenberg and her husband, Dale, divide their time between the Delaware Shore and the Upper Chesapeake Bay. They have a standard poodle named George who is a therapy dog and visits elderly people in senior centers. Her books can be found on her website, corinnelitzenberg.com.



Daphne Blaker is largely self-taught in the medium of watercolor. Growing up in New Jersey, being married and raising two children there, many vacations were spent at the Jersey Shore. She and her husband Walt are now retired and living near the beach in Lewes, DE, but prefer beaches with palm trees. She has produced many landscapes, florals and still lifes, and is a member of the Cape Artists, Rehoboth Art League, and Delaware Watercolor Society. More of her work can be seen at watercolors-by-daphne.vpweb.com.

Editorial Reviews

"Litzenberg has found a beautiful and sensitive way to put to words to such a difficult subject for us all. Maddie's story so reminds me of the God-blessed relationship between my (now deceased) daughter and my father as well as the 'talk' she and I had to have. Dr. Litzenberg's practical suggestions are wonderful. The illustrations by Ms. Blaker visually capture the moments of Maddie's happy, to hurting, to healing journey. This is a 'must have' tool."

--Garrett Tollenger, Chapter Leader and Facilitator, Greater Baltimore Chapter of The Compassionate Friends

"For parents who struggle with talking to their children about grieving, this book is an excellent place to begin explaining an experience that all of us will face at some point in our lives."

--Eric Luppold, co-founder of Two Guys and a Bible podcast

"Ice Cream Cones and Heart Stones is a beautiful depiction of the hope that can emerge from grief. All of us can learn deeply from how children process grief. This makes Ice Cream Cones and Heart Stones a book for all ages."

--Elizabeth Acosta, Campus Pastor, Mountain Christian Church

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