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Forever in Bloom: A Remembrance Lullaby
"My big sister is named Poppy.
She lives in a garden among the stars.
I think of her most when I try to fall asleep..." Little Rosebud lives in a colorful garden with her mommy and daddy. But there was one who came before her--her sister, Poppy, who now watches over her from the stars. Join Rosebud as she describes all the ways she can find comfort and feel close to her forever guardian angel. Told from the perspective of the "rainbow baby," this bedtime story combines ideas to honor the "angel baby" with the alphabet. With dreamy illustrations and vivid colors, Forever in Bloom makes for an engaging pathway for difficult conversations about loss with preschool through lower elementary school-aged children.
A story dedicated to their late daughter, Matthew and Gina R. Briggs draw inspiration from their own family's journey of loss and finding the rainbow after the storm. Resources for angel parents are included at the conclusion of the story.
She lives in a garden among the stars.
I think of her most when I try to fall asleep..." Little Rosebud lives in a colorful garden with her mommy and daddy. But there was one who came before her--her sister, Poppy, who now watches over her from the stars. Join Rosebud as she describes all the ways she can find comfort and feel close to her forever guardian angel. Told from the perspective of the "rainbow baby," this bedtime story combines ideas to honor the "angel baby" with the alphabet. With dreamy illustrations and vivid colors, Forever in Bloom makes for an engaging pathway for difficult conversations about loss with preschool through lower elementary school-aged children.
A story dedicated to their late daughter, Matthew and Gina R. Briggs draw inspiration from their own family's journey of loss and finding the rainbow after the storm. Resources for angel parents are included at the conclusion of the story.
38 pages, Paperback
Published September 15, 2023
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About the author
Gina R. Briggs
9 books27 followersGina R. Briggs is a self-taught writer who refuses to stick to one genre. With a BFA in Theatre and MA in Human Communication Theory, Gina wore many hats before finding her creative home in fiction.
Currently residing in the Sunshine State, Gina lives with her husband, furry familiars, and daughter. When she’s not writing, she thrives by planning creative homeschool activities.
Gina is the author of the women’s psychological fiction novel, PORCH LIGHT ON, the new adult coming-of-age saga, THE ISA PROJECT, and its sequel, RUMINATING DAISIES. She has also penned and illustrated two children’s books with her husband--HOW WE MADE LOVE BLOOM: AN ADOPTION STORY and FOREVER IN BLOOM: A REMEMBRANCE LULLABY. Her prose shines a light on the resilience of the female spirit while boldly broaching “taboo” topics such as infertility, mental health, and more.
Gina would be so delighted if you'd follow along on her scrappy indie author journey. Find her at @ginarbriggswrites on Instagram. If any part of her stories resonates with you, please reach out. She's not too cool to respond.
Currently residing in the Sunshine State, Gina lives with her husband, furry familiars, and daughter. When she’s not writing, she thrives by planning creative homeschool activities.
Gina is the author of the women’s psychological fiction novel, PORCH LIGHT ON, the new adult coming-of-age saga, THE ISA PROJECT, and its sequel, RUMINATING DAISIES. She has also penned and illustrated two children’s books with her husband--HOW WE MADE LOVE BLOOM: AN ADOPTION STORY and FOREVER IN BLOOM: A REMEMBRANCE LULLABY. Her prose shines a light on the resilience of the female spirit while boldly broaching “taboo” topics such as infertility, mental health, and more.
Gina would be so delighted if you'd follow along on her scrappy indie author journey. Find her at @ginarbriggswrites on Instagram. If any part of her stories resonates with you, please reach out. She's not too cool to respond.
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April 22, 2024
A beautiful story written with sensitivity, vibrance and so much love. Little rosebud tells her story about her loving family and beautifully incorporates her sister who came before her. Rosebud talks through the persecutive of a rainbow baby, tenderly incorporating and honouring her big sister Poppy, who now lives in a garden amongst the stares. The story wonders through the alphabet warmly incorporating her connection to her angel sister, showing the reader different ways to stay connected and draw on positive connection which is comforting for both child and adult reader.
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