Angie Lucas is a children\u2019s author, book lover, freelance writer, and memory keeper. She loves to share writing tips, journaling ideas, book recommendations, and stories from her life and family history. Her greatest blessing has been hitting the motherhood trifecta, as a stepmom, adoptive mom, and infertility survivor. Her first picture book, My Big, Dumb Invisible Dragon (SoundsTrue) will be released July 23, 2019.
Can we please talk about the elephant in the room? Maya and her family have a problem. They try ignoring it, dancing around it, even sweeping it under the rug. Yet the elephant in the room remains. And Maya is at her wit’s end figuring out how to hide it from everyone. Then a new friend moves in next door, and Maya begins wondering if there might be a better way to deal with the whole situation?
My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon is a story for children dealing with loss—or for those who need help relating to a grieving friend. Although it deals with a heavy topic, this book employs relatable characters, a light tone, touches of humor, and an overarching message of hope.