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Gailia (with CD)

by Toni Johnson, illustrated by Una Graf

48 pages; Saddle stitched; illustrated, with audio CD; catalogue #04-2035; ISBN 1-4120-4228-3; US$29.99, C$37.00, EUR24.05, £16.67

Gailia is the touching story of a little fairy child surrounded by all those who love and care for her. Then one day something happened and Gailia's life changed...

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About the Book Gailia is a book about healing from the painful emotions that children and adults experience when facing the death of someone they love. Skillfully written and beautifully illustrated, it is designed for children age 7 through adult, and has been used and recommended by facilitators of bereavement groups as a valuable tool in helping those who are grieving. It has been recognized as being a useful intervention for groups and individuals alike, which offers hope, peace, inspiration and a new perception of loss in a very difficult time. Gailia is a little fairy child who is loved and cared for by all of her friends at the pond where she lives. Her life is happy and secure until one day when she can't find her beloved friend, Croakie. Gailia is afraid she will lose all of her friends where she can't see or be with them. With the help and guidance of a wise old tree she is able to walk through her fear of losing everyone that she loves, and comes to a better understanding of the continuous nature of spirit and a never-ending love. As her awareness of spirit grows, she once again becomes a very sparkly fairy child, still surrounded by all those who love her. The story of Gailia has been artfully narrated on to a CD. Complete with beautiful music and an inspiring song called "Remember Me," this CD masterfully captures the overwhelming feelings of sadness, grief, and the fear of losing all that you love. It transforms those feelings of hopelessness into hope, and sorrow to peace, as it helps to create a new understanding of letting go and freeing the spirit.

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About the Author Toni Johnson grew up in a small town in Iowa and has lived in Las Vegas for the past 20 years. She is a single mother of three wonderful children. Toni has studied various healing arts in the past 10 years and is a Reiki Master. This book will be her first published work. Although she has lived in the city for what seems to be a very long time, she has never forgotten her small town roots or the words that her Father said to her so long ago. "If you are going to do something good and make a difference in this world, start with the children."

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Excerpts

"An amazing book for children that also impacts adults. It is full of thought provoking information about grief, loss, and dying. It is an upbeat little text with wonderful illustrations in which anyone can identify. There is so little written for those going through the process of loss that this book is a must." -Joan Owen, Ph.D. Child Psychotherapist, lecturer and author on Post Trauma Stress

"This book facilitated a group discussion from children regarding death & dying in a grief camp setting. The children related to the beautifully illustrated characters through the use of the story, which impacted their visual and auditory senses. The book is a useful intervention with any grieving individual. Highly recommended." -Garnette Landry, MSW, LCSW Intern Hospice Grief Counselor

"This book presents an intriguing way to explore grief and loss issues with audiences of all ages. It captivates and although the characters are fictional you can empathize with their emotion. I would recommend this book to anyone with a sense of adventure and a vivid imagination." -Jettie Blanton B.A., CADC Supervisor Residential Facility

"Grief often leaves the bereaved individual confused, angry and in a state of emotional devastation; some may even believe, unhealable pain. Gailia helps the bereaved individual find acceptance and hope in a time when there appears to be none. Thank you Toni for sharing your healing message with my clients and family." -Janelle Delgado B.A., CADC Women's Residential Counselor

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Catalogue Information

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