The Good for Nothing Puddle

Written by Jana Jackson · Illustrated by Abby Jartos

A girl's tears form a mysterious puddle, revealing unexpected hope and purpose in grief.

4.3/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl, burdened by loss, finds her tears forming a persistent puddle that follows her everywhere. Despite her attempts to rid herself of it, the puddle remains. As a puppy, a farmer, and an artist discover the puddle's unexpected usefulness, the girl begins to see her grief in a new light. Can this 'good for nothing' puddle actually hold the key to healing and happiness? Journey with her as she learns to embrace her emotions and find hope amidst sorrow, discovering that even in darkness, there is light to be found.

From the publisher

In this powerful picture book about a girl experiencing loss, The Good for Nothing Puddle helps children explore the nature of grief and loss and leads them to find hope and redemption from pain.When a girl loses the thing she loves the most, her tears gather into a puddle around her feet that follows her everywhere she goes. At first, she tries her best to make it go away, but it is inescapable. She even cries out to God to take it away. Eventually, a puppy, a farmer, and an artist stumble upon the girl and her puddle. Each one finds the puddle extremely useful in their own way and slowly the girl begins to understand that her “good for nothing” puddle might just be good for something after all! As she learns to accept her grief, she begins to find happiness again. Filled with moments of sorrow and joy, The Good for Nothing Puddle is a powerful metaphor for dealing with difficult emotions and navigating grief while holding onto faith.The Good for Nothing Puddle: Is for children who have experienced loss of any kind, big or smallWas reviewed and endorsed by a Christian counselor specializing in child therapyTeaches children as well as adults how to find hope in darknessIs filled with lively and dramatic illustrationsIs great for families as well as Sunday school classes and church libraries, and anyone struggling to find God amid sadness

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