“I’ll always be here with you.”
A scary and unexpected series of events could have turned tragic if it weren’t for a guardian angel. All too often we lose loved ones only to wonder where they’ve gone and if we’ll ever see them again. In Leah Is A Dragonfly Now, Sarah McLean lovingly reminds us that those who may have left us never truly leave our side, and that they can even take shape as tiny, little dragonflies.
This true story of life, death, and friendship is based on the award-winning animated short film Dragonfly, available online at Amazon.
“...authentic, heartfelt, well told. I can tell you there wasn’t a dry eye when I showed it to some of the team here.”
-Emily Nordwind, Senior Vice President Paramount Animation
Author Sarah McLean interviewed on The Rhode Show
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A great companion to the picture book, includes resources and discussion questions.
Color your way through grief, loss, and sadness with 52 pages of soothing and captivating images from the picture book Leah Is A Dragonfly Now with this companion coloring book that helps families process their thoughts and emotions.
Also included are discussion questions, and grief resources for parents, teachers, and counselors.
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What's your Dragonfly story?
Ever since I made Dragonfly people love to tell me their personal stories and dragonfly encounters. Here are some that were shared, along with cards decorated in remembrance of their loved ones.
What's your story? Please share it with me by emailing leahthedragonflybook at gmail dot com or tagging @leahthedragonflybook on Instagram.
“Pink sunsets have always made me feel like Kim is reaching out. This summer I was seated at her memorial bench by the beach, captivated by the most vibrant pink sunset I’d seen in a long time, and I felt her presence more strongly than ever. Just then a single dragonfly, a rare sight, flew by.”
“I’m a firm believer of synchronicities from the Universe… be it a rabbit or white butterfly (I think of my late mom)… and now because of this book, it put a smile on my face when I was trail running and saw a dragonfly whirl around me. I won’t look at a dragonfly without thinking of this touching story.”
“Years after my best friend passed, I had an incredibly vivid dream. I heard her voice for the first time since her death. While walking down the beautiful boardwalks, I was lost in memories and reminiscing in the sounds of her laughter. Two dragonflies appeared out of nowhere and hovered in front of me."
Scroll through images from the book
Watch the Dragonfly trailer
Found at Grief Centers, on Bookstore Shelves, and in Your Homes
Would you like me to visit?
I'm more than happy to visit your school, library, hospital, or church to discuss this amazingly true story or to read from the book. To schedule an in person event, for bulk book orders, or for more information please email leahthedragonflybook at gmail dot com.
Sarah McLean is an award-winning writer, actor and hall of fame athlete whose work can be seen on NBC, Peacock, Apple TV+, Hulu, and Amazon. When not writing or on set, Sarah can be found with either a camera or bowl of ice cream in her hand. Sometimes both. She’s an avid hiker, having scaled Yosemite’s Half Dome, twice.
Her first children's picture book, Leah Is A Dragonfly Now, is based on her award-winning animated short film Dragonfly, which was inspired by actual events not long after her friend passed away. She is inspired by the dragonflies in her life and hopes you are inspired by yours.
You can follow her and the book online at @iamsarahmclean and @leahthedragonflybook.
Downloadable Discussion Questions & Resources
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