When Sadness Comes to Call (Mini Hardback)
Author(s): Eva Eland
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 new author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with uncomfortable emotions.
Product Information
Winner of V&A Book Cover Award 2020 (UK) and Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 (UK). Short-listed for AOI Illustration Award 2019 (UK). Long-listed for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal (UK).
"Outstanding, don't miss it." * Irish Independent * "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." * EmpathyLab * "Both gentle and profound, Eland's assured debut takes a poignant look at a difficult emotion." * The Bookseller * "Packs an emotional punch, showing our littlest readers ways to acknowledge and manage sadness." * Sunday Independent, Best Books of 2019 * "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." * BookTrust *
General Fields
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- : Andersen Press
- : Andersen Press
- : 0.125
- : 01 February 2024
- : 15.5 Centimeters X 14 Centimeters X 1 Centimeters
- : books
Special Fields
- : Eva Eland
- : YFN
- : 32
- : 823.92
- : English
- : Hardback