Mary M. McCambridge releases children’s grief book

Bereavement specialist Mary M. McCambridge has released Mena the Glorious Butterfly, a new 48-page hardcover picture book aimed at helping children ages 5 to 11 understand death and cope after a loss. The book is now available through major booksellers and via MaryMac.info/Mena-Cares/ as families, schools and grief professionals look for age-appropriate support tools.

Why it matters: - Grief can be especially hard for children to understand, and families often struggle to explain death in a way that feels safe and clear. - Mena the Glorious Butterfly is designed to help children process loss, name emotions, and feel less alone after a loved one dies. - The book is positioned as a resource for parents, educators, counselors, therapists, hospices, funeral homes, bereavement centers, faith communities and libraries.

What happened: - Mary M. McCambridge released Mena the Glorious Butterfly: A Very Special Book to Help Grieving Children After a Loved One’s Death on June 8, 2026. - Heart of Gold LLC published the book. - The hardcover title is available through major booksellers and is globally distributed through IngramSpark. - Readers can find information and place personal orders at More information.

The details: - The book follows Mena, a compassionate butterfly who befriends two grieving children after the deaths of their loved ones. - McCambridge wrote the book for children ages 5–11, while the book details list the age range as 5–12. - The 48-page hardcover is illustrated and aims to help children understand death, express difficult emotions, ask questions, cope with changes after loss, honor loved ones through remembrance and recognize that they are not alone. - The listed retail price is $25.00. - The ISBN is 979-8-9949590-0-8. - Rachel Gotto, a grief educator, resilience coach and author in Galway, Ireland, praised the book as a compassionate, clear and supportive resource for children navigating loss.

Between the lines: - McCambridge is framing the book as both an immediate support tool and a keepsake that families may keep on hand before a crisis happens. - That approach reflects a broader need for age-appropriate grief resources that adults can use before and after a death. - McCambridge said she wants the book to provide comfort, understanding and reassurance that children are not alone in grief.

What’s next: - The book will continue reaching families and professionals through retail channels and direct orders. - McCambridge is also available for radio, television, podcast and print media appearances. - More information is available at Mena resources and orders.

The bottom line: - Mena the Glorious Butterfly is a new grief-support book aimed at giving children a gentler way to understand loss and start healing.