When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with sadness.
Imprint: Andersen
Published: 02/01/2020
ISBN: 9781783447954
Length: 32 Pages
RRP: £6.99
"Outstanding, don't miss it."
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Helping children understand their own and other people’s feelings is a vital building block for building a more empathetic society. This lovely book sensitively explores the emotion of sadness, and the importance of accepting it. For anyone living or working with children, It’s a great springboard for sharing how to handle feelings.
""Both gentle and profound, Eland's assured debut takes a poignant look at a difficult emotion."
"This poignant picture book helps children to recognise and understand difficult emotions... A contemplative and ultimately uplifting tale, which will be a welcome addition to any home or school bookshelf."
"...[a] contemplative, soft-textured story"