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Adventures of Flapjack #3
Saying Goodbye
The Adventures of Saying Goodbye (A Book for Children Dealing with Loss) - A Readers' Favorite Award FinalistSaying Goodbye appeals to children
Have lost or are about to lose a loved one;Need a little guidance through the confounding issues of death and dying, loss, grieving, and acceptance; orcould use a friend to help them through the toughest of times.This sad yet uplifting book is a wonderful way for family members, teachers, therapists and counsellors to help children deal with grief and loss. And, it is said to have benefitted adults too!
Flapjack's best friend was a mallard duck named Fowler. Now, Flappy has learned that his friend is dying. He must travel far to say goodbye, but what would he say? What happens when Fowler dies? Will he ever see his friend again? Life is a mystery, but as Flappy would say, "I don't know why."
This is the third in a series of three books in "The Adventures of Flapjack" series and is a Readers' Favorite Award Finalist. The series consists of narrative poems about an intrepid Australian Shepherd who faces challenges like those typically encountered by children. They can stand alone, or better yet, can be read sequentially.
The first in the series, The Adventures of Finding Where I Belong (A Book for Children Adapting to Change), involves issues of separation, adaptation, and the value of enduring friendship.
The second in the series, The Adventures of The Collar of Courage (A Book for Children Dealing with Bullying and Self-Esteem), a Readers' Favorite Award Winner, involves issues of bullying, inner-strength and self-worth.
Enjoy following Flapjack’s adventures! Be sure to purchase your copy today!
Have lost or are about to lose a loved one;Need a little guidance through the confounding issues of death and dying, loss, grieving, and acceptance; orcould use a friend to help them through the toughest of times.This sad yet uplifting book is a wonderful way for family members, teachers, therapists and counsellors to help children deal with grief and loss. And, it is said to have benefitted adults too!
Flapjack's best friend was a mallard duck named Fowler. Now, Flappy has learned that his friend is dying. He must travel far to say goodbye, but what would he say? What happens when Fowler dies? Will he ever see his friend again? Life is a mystery, but as Flappy would say, "I don't know why."
This is the third in a series of three books in "The Adventures of Flapjack" series and is a Readers' Favorite Award Finalist. The series consists of narrative poems about an intrepid Australian Shepherd who faces challenges like those typically encountered by children. They can stand alone, or better yet, can be read sequentially.
The first in the series, The Adventures of Finding Where I Belong (A Book for Children Adapting to Change), involves issues of separation, adaptation, and the value of enduring friendship.
The second in the series, The Adventures of The Collar of Courage (A Book for Children Dealing with Bullying and Self-Esteem), a Readers' Favorite Award Winner, involves issues of bullying, inner-strength and self-worth.
Enjoy following Flapjack’s adventures! Be sure to purchase your copy today!
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Published August 9, 2020
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About the author
Dan Cohen
3 books3 followersHi Flap Fans!
Long time no see! Just wanted to give you an update and some GREAT NEWS!
Due to some issues with my publisher, I decided to self-publish all books in the The Adventures of Flapjack children's book series through Kindle Direct Publishing. Each book will be relaunched separately approximately one month apart.
Now for the GREAT NEWS...the Kindle version of The Adventures of Flapjack: Finding Where I Belong (A book for children adapting to change) is no live and available for download at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BZ8VKS1.
Additionally, as a thank you to all my Flap Fans, it can be downloaded for FREE today (June 30th) thru Tuesday (July 2nd)! I hope you like the new format and of course the story itself. If you do, please leave a review at https://www.amazon.com/review/create-... and share the FREE KINDLE Promo with you friends and family!
Cheers!
Dan
Long time no see! Just wanted to give you an update and some GREAT NEWS!
Due to some issues with my publisher, I decided to self-publish all books in the The Adventures of Flapjack children's book series through Kindle Direct Publishing. Each book will be relaunched separately approximately one month apart.
Now for the GREAT NEWS...the Kindle version of The Adventures of Flapjack: Finding Where I Belong (A book for children adapting to change) is no live and available for download at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BZ8VKS1.
Additionally, as a thank you to all my Flap Fans, it can be downloaded for FREE today (June 30th) thru Tuesday (July 2nd)! I hope you like the new format and of course the story itself. If you do, please leave a review at https://www.amazon.com/review/create-... and share the FREE KINDLE Promo with you friends and family!
Cheers!
Dan
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August 31, 2020
Informative! Inspiring! We will definitely recommend this book to people experiencing loss!
Loss, unfortunately, is a fact of life. It is often an unpleasant one. Most people, particularly the young, don’t ever think it will happen to them while some adults often gloss it over and may even try to sugar coat it. Many people are not prepared for the fact that even the closest of loved ones may be part of one’s life today, and gone the next. Likewise, a great number of people are not prepared for other kinds of loss, such as loss of things or theft, loss of integrity and loss of reputation. As for the loss a loved one, sometimes it takes a person a whole lifetime to realize the true scope of his/her loss and, just as important, to keep living in spite of that loss. One of the most touching pictures I (James) have seen was that of a little six year old girl (Deovina) standing at the foot of her murdered father’s coffin. The pain of that loss has lasted a lifetime. She (Deovina) still thinks of her father often and says goodnight to him in her prayers.
Regarding loss in the form of death: Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 A.D.) wrote, “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live” (Jordan, J.L., & Jordan, D.N. (2020). THE ANCIENT WISDOM OF THE STOICS: The Art Of Harnessing The Power Of Thought. Murrieta, CA: Deja Jord, Inc.). So, when loss or death happens, people need to learn how to say goodbye, an important point in this book.
We thank the author for writing about this poignant issue of how to say goodbye in case of loss. The book “The Adventures of Flapjack: Saying Goodbye” is informative and inspiring. The story is about an Australian shepherd named Flapjack and how he stayed by his friend, Fowler, when Fowler was dying. As Fowler said to Flap, “We’re all just passing through before we pass away.” “Dying is part of living, so think of why we live.” Fowler will live on in Flap’s happiest memories as Flap said, “His spirit is always with me and he is in my dreams.”
We like this bittersweet story told in narrative poetry. We also like the illustrations which are charming and colorful.
The book teaches children how to face loss of a loved one. It also teaches adults how to say goodbye to important people in their lives. We will definitely recommend this book to people experiencing loss, whether they are children or adults! There is much to learn from Flapjack and Fowler.
James L. Jordan, PhD, PhD and Deovina N. Jordan, PhD, MD
Loss, unfortunately, is a fact of life. It is often an unpleasant one. Most people, particularly the young, don’t ever think it will happen to them while some adults often gloss it over and may even try to sugar coat it. Many people are not prepared for the fact that even the closest of loved ones may be part of one’s life today, and gone the next. Likewise, a great number of people are not prepared for other kinds of loss, such as loss of things or theft, loss of integrity and loss of reputation. As for the loss a loved one, sometimes it takes a person a whole lifetime to realize the true scope of his/her loss and, just as important, to keep living in spite of that loss. One of the most touching pictures I (James) have seen was that of a little six year old girl (Deovina) standing at the foot of her murdered father’s coffin. The pain of that loss has lasted a lifetime. She (Deovina) still thinks of her father often and says goodnight to him in her prayers.
Regarding loss in the form of death: Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 A.D.) wrote, “It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live” (Jordan, J.L., & Jordan, D.N. (2020). THE ANCIENT WISDOM OF THE STOICS: The Art Of Harnessing The Power Of Thought. Murrieta, CA: Deja Jord, Inc.). So, when loss or death happens, people need to learn how to say goodbye, an important point in this book.
We thank the author for writing about this poignant issue of how to say goodbye in case of loss. The book “The Adventures of Flapjack: Saying Goodbye” is informative and inspiring. The story is about an Australian shepherd named Flapjack and how he stayed by his friend, Fowler, when Fowler was dying. As Fowler said to Flap, “We’re all just passing through before we pass away.” “Dying is part of living, so think of why we live.” Fowler will live on in Flap’s happiest memories as Flap said, “His spirit is always with me and he is in my dreams.”
We like this bittersweet story told in narrative poetry. We also like the illustrations which are charming and colorful.
The book teaches children how to face loss of a loved one. It also teaches adults how to say goodbye to important people in their lives. We will definitely recommend this book to people experiencing loss, whether they are children or adults! There is much to learn from Flapjack and Fowler.
James L. Jordan, PhD, PhD and Deovina N. Jordan, PhD, MD
July 5, 2016
I enjoyed reading the articulate way the author wrote the verse so that children would interpret the meaning of loss through Flapjack. It was done in a kind and caring manner. The author handled this sensitive subject superbly. I commend him.
The illustrations were beautifully done and compliment the story in a way that will capture children's attention.
I would highly recommend this and other books by Dan Cohen and Flapjack.
The illustrations were beautifully done and compliment the story in a way that will capture children's attention.
I would highly recommend this and other books by Dan Cohen and Flapjack.
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