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The Life of Bud
This is the story of life and how important we all are and how hard it is to let go in the end. The story follows Bud, who starts out in life as a tiny budhe feels insignificant. But Bud grows into a beautiful, vibrant leaf on the Mighty Oak Tree and becomes a very important part of the tree. Those who have looked for a childrens book that explains gently about the topic o...more
Paperback, 24 pages
Published
February 1st 2009
by Tate Publishing & Enterprises
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This lovely story of the cycle of life depicted by a bud, named Bud, on a Mighty Oak tree. It provides a wonderful explanation of the universal cycles of life that small children will understand.
“…Birds were singing, squirrels were romping, the sun was shining, and The Mighty Oak Tree on Crescent Street was beginning to sprout buds.”
Bud learns from his friends on the Mighty Oak tree and thinks about what is happening to him and about his experiences. He goes through his life with acceptance and...more
“…Birds were singing, squirrels were romping, the sun was shining, and The Mighty Oak Tree on Crescent Street was beginning to sprout buds.”
Bud learns from his friends on the Mighty Oak tree and thinks about what is happening to him and about his experiences. He goes through his life with acceptance and...more
What an unexpected gem! I thought I was getting a children's book on " plant life cycles". "The Life of Bud" is so much more.
Simple, vibrant illustrations beautifully match the gentle poignancy of the text in the story of how Bud begins life as an oak bud, and grows into a leaf. Laura Eckroat does a remarkable job of expressing fears of growing up, changing, and even death as she chronicles the life of a tiny oak leaf.
I cried as I read it, thinking about the lives of loved ones and the impact th...more
Simple, vibrant illustrations beautifully match the gentle poignancy of the text in the story of how Bud begins life as an oak bud, and grows into a leaf. Laura Eckroat does a remarkable job of expressing fears of growing up, changing, and even death as she chronicles the life of a tiny oak leaf.
I cried as I read it, thinking about the lives of loved ones and the impact th...more
While a young child may not pick up on the moral of the story right away, Eckroat uses Bud and his home on The Mighty Oak Tree to portray the stages of life and death. The lesson learned? Death is not something to be afraid of. Just live life and enjoy every moment of it. I cannot think of a better way to explain this important cycle of life to a young child other than the way Eckroat does. Since every child needs to eventually learn about life and death, why not use Bud to help start the discus...more
Mar 19, 2010
Jane Harber
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone
Recommended to Jane by:
The author, Laura W. Eckroat
"The Life of Bud" took me by surprise. It's a small book, written to help children understand and get through the grieving process. But it's one of those books that adults can learn from too! It's point about life continuing on is very deep and profound, and an amazingly simple way to help not only children, but adults as well, over and through the devastation of the loss of a loved one. I loved this book, and recommend it to anyone!
Have you ever wondered how to tell children about the mystery of death? Laura Ekroat takes children expertly and gently through the journey of birth, living, and dying with the story of a special bud named Bud. With each passing season,Bud learns that each cycle in life, including death, is a natural occurence. When it comes time for Bud to say goodbye to the life he has known, he learns that the essence of every living thing is remembered and valued long after they are gone.
Great teaching tool!
This is a very vibrant and colorful book, displaying each of the seasons in beautifully illustrated, full-color pages.
The author did a very impressive job creating the metaphor linking death and the life cycle to seasons. It's an ideal tool for introducing younger children to the concept death, and making it easier to understand.
This is a very vibrant and colorful book, displaying each of the seasons in beautifully illustrated, full-color pages.
The author did a very impressive job creating the metaphor linking death and the life cycle to seasons. It's an ideal tool for introducing younger children to the concept death, and making it easier to understand.
The Life of Bud by Laura Eckroat is a gentle way to convey the process of life and death to children. I can see it being helpful in a family or school setting to explain the event of birth and death. Mrs. Eckroat has addressed this sensitive subject with wisdom and grace.
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