See Me in the Wonder: a love poem

by Laurel Fraher, Robert Fraher (Designed by)

Overview

With simple, heartfelt text and rich watercolor illustrations that celebrate the wonder of nature, See Me in the Wonder brings a gentle message that the loved ones we've lost are always with us.

"See me in the autumn leaves, falling from the trees. See me in a butterfly, free upon the breeze..."

See Me in the Wonder invites readers of all ages to marvel at life's precious moments, notice the countless ways that endings become beginnings, and find their loved ones in the beauty that is all around. Its simple message of love and connection makes See Me in the Wonder an uplifting and comforting sympathy gift for anyone dealing with grief and loss, as well as a valuable resource to help children understand the idea that death is a natural part of life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798987405192
Publisher:	HappyLove Studios
Publication date:	03/20/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	4 - 10 Years

About the Author

Laurel Fraher is an author, illustrator, wife, and mother of three living in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Laurel's first child, Julia, passed away at age three after a months-long battle with cancer. Inspired by the desire to teach her two living children about finding connection with a loved one who has died, Laurel wrote and illustrated the book See Me in the Wonder: a love poem. She is passionate about doing what she can to help bring comfort and hope to other bereaved families, and to bring conversations around child loss, death and grief more into the foreground.

Robert Fraher is a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He has a Master of Fine Art degree in graphic design with an emphasis on interactivity from the University of Minnesota. His research explores how interactive design and digital media can facilitate individual expression and community involvement. He has exhibited, published, and presented research in the fields of graphic design, art, instructional design, interaction design, and creativity.