Angel Stacey/Daddy in Heaven

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Summary: Ahead of it's time! HEART WARMING &EASY TO READ
Review: A special book with a novel approach, we received this book as a gift for the Christmas holiday. It was inside a matching DADDY IN HEAVEN canvas bag. By far it is the most unusual book we have shared with our children, both in style and content. Our oldest boy age 12 had a school friend who's Father recently died. Our son has had so many unanswered question and this book not only helped him but it also helped us. Even though the book is on this computer as ANGEL STACEY, that is only half of the book. The backside is called DADDY in HEAVEN and is a completely different story. Our school community was completely wounded by this unexpected death and though we will never be quite the same, the book was a great comfort. The parents as well as the children were comforted by this unusual and well done story book. Our adult group was left wanting to read the adult version. It was definately an honest accounting of life and death.

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Summary: It will touch anybody's heart and bring tears to your eyes
Review: It is sad when we lose a loved one. Especially at such a young age. I found this book to have a sad and happy ending. It is simple and yet packed with emotion. I have shared it with my family and friends. I sit this book out around my house, its one to remind me that life is so short and we must enjoy eachother while we can. I strongly believe in Angels. Great job Bernadette and to your daughter Ariane, for the beautiful art work...

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Summary: Hope and understanding told w/honesty & compassion
Review: Moyer writes a book for children that is laced with compassion and insight. Her stories are based on her own life experiences and her young children's grief. Her daughter struggles with feelings of grief associated with the loss of her father.

Later in life Moyer adopts twin newborns just after their natural mother dies. Her life experience gives her tremendous insight into parenting children who have lost a parent.

Both stories offer hope and are told with compassion and from her heart. It does not take long to see that her true motivation stems from an ability to view the deceased parent with respect and from a desire to help those in a similiar situation. The drawings add a soft pictorial visual and were drawn by Moyer's own daughter.

This book has a uniquely different design where each cover represents a different story. The common theme is about life, death, respect, acceptance and the ability to move forward with hope and understanding.

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Summary: A must for every child who has lost a parent or loved one
Review: Moyer's book is one of the few that will stay on my daughter's bookshelf for many years to come, as it serves so many purposes in her life. First, there are the beautiful illustrations that accompany the story. Drawn by Moyer's daughter, these pictures delicately accompany the text and make the subject matter more personal to a child. As my daughter loves to draw and create on paper, such illustrations have already served her well for drawing scenes that are important in her own life, as similarly done in this book. Second, the story serves as a springboard for open discussions of death and departure, either in a literal or figurative sense. Whether it is a parent dying or a favorite gymnastics coach leaving, such departures are devastating to a child. It's only made worse by the absence of discussion and the opportunity to explore that loss. Moyer's book provides this opportunity wonderfully. As a parent and as a teacher, I found these two books heartwarming, sensitive, appropriate, and necessary for any child's (or adult's) library. Death and departure happen to all of us; we do not need to be afraid of what is so very natural. It comforts me to have this book to aid me in my discussions of this very real topic with my daughter. Thanks, Ms. Moyer, for your contribution to my daughter's life.

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Summary: DEEPLY MOVING and HEARTWARMING, OPEN SHARING!
Review: The dedication page is strong before you get to the story. Really, there are two stories, both have been based on the author's life. This book will hit many people as it communicated to me the true value of family. If you believe in Angels, or if you want to believe in Angels this book will allow you a real sense of Angels. These stories are based on parents now Guardian Angels. There is real joy in the book and there is real sorrow. I can see why the writer would want to write about these life altering events. I cannot imagine a better way to communicate these stories nor can I imagine any aged reader who would not get something out of reading them. The format used is different and works well. The artwork touched me and there is genuine heart, soul and beauty in ANGEL STACEY/DADDY in HEAVEN. Along with another reviewer, I would be most interested in reading an adult accounting, interested in knowing more!

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Summary: Hope and understanding told w/honesty & compassion
Review: This gently written, beautifully written book takes a lot of the fear out of the concept of deatha and injects spirituality in a very loving way. It is a wonderful book and will prove helpful to people not only coming to terms with the death of a loved one, but for folks who want a comforting way of describing death to a very young child or for someone seeking comfort during the loss of a loved one. It is a very special book that will remain in the hearts of readers. It is a book that belongs on the shelf and in the mind and heart of all persons. This book is exceptional.

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Summary: Unique,Original,Interesting and for all ages!
Review: We shared this book with our family, ages 5 thru 70 and everyone participated in a family discussion. Recently we had a family member depart for heaven, this book was the perfect catalyst for open and honest communication. The artwork is simple and easy to assist a young reader but also so very touching to an older reader. The author opens with a letter "to the adult purchaser" which was enough to make me purchase. Later upon reading I was so deeply touched by the honesty and gentle manner of writing. Exactly as wriiten, the book opened up the truth in our family of speaking clearly which allowed us all to feel closer together. We thank Ms. Moyer for having the heart and the courage to do this book. We recommend the title and are proud to do so.