Life of Bud by Laura Eckroat

just finished reading a delightful children's book titled, "The Life of Bud" by Laura W. Eckroat. Even though it is a children's book, it has a message for all ages. Bud finds himself in all the seasons of life and wonders just what is happening to him. He learns to listen to the others who were a little farther along in life than him so that he could understand what was happening to him. He learned to embrace each season as it came. That lesson is one that is important for adults as well as children. We live in a world that worships youth and youthful things. Sometimes it is hard to find someone who is happy in the stage they are in and not longing for the earlier years. My 93 yr old Mother-in-law is one of those people. She lives each day as if it is her best. Maybe it is. I think she would agree with the message of "The Life of Bud". This book has a gentle way to open communication with children the topic of aging and death. Mrs. Eckroat skillfully approaches the subject and takes the fearfulness of talking about it away. "The Life of Bud" is beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written. It would be a "keeper" in any library. Another cool thing about it is that it has a companion coloring book. Thank you for addressing this subject Laura. Elaine Littau, author of "Nan's Journey" and "Elk's Resolve"