Peelie and the Cocoon - Hardcover

by Gaylea McDougal (Author), Blythe Lane (Illustrator)

What if goodbye wasn't the end of the story?

When Peelie's best friend, Reesie, begins building a mysterious cocoon, she doesn't understand why he has to leave. As she waits beside him through uncertainty, silence, and loss, Peelie learns that love doesn't disappear simply because someone changes.

Beautifully written and tenderly illustrated, Peelie & The Cocoon uses the timeless transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly as a gentle metaphor for grief, hope, and the unseen bonds that continue long after someone is gone.

Perfect for families navigating the death of a loved one, major life transitions, or difficult conversations about change, this heartfelt story helps children discover that love can remain present in quiet, unexpected ways.

Ideal for:

• Children ages 4-9
• Families experiencing grief or loss
• Therapists, counselors, schools, and grief support programs
• Anyone looking for a compassionate way to begin conversations about death, transformation, hope, and healing

Written from the heart by a grieving mother in memory of her son, Peelie & The Cocoon is ultimately a story about love that continues, even when life changes forever.