Book
When sadness is at your door / Eva Eland.
Record details
- ISBN: 0525707182
- ISBN: 9780525707189
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : Random House, 2019.
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 23.99 |
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| Subject: | Sadness > Juvenile fiction. Emotions in children > Juvenile fiction. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | GRO JP Eland | 31681020119012 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
A young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting activities to do with it. - Baker & Taylor
A picture book primer in emotional literacy and kindness, illustrated in a style inspired by the classic artwork of Crockett Johnson, depicts universal feelings of sadness as a visitor that can be better understood through quiet activities that distinguish it from the self. A first picture book. - Random House, Inc.
A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest.
Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are--an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation.
In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. She gives it a shape and a face, and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves. She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. The beauty of this approach is in the respect the book has for the feeling, and the absence of a narrative that encourages the reader to "get over" it or indicates that it's "bad," both of which are anxiety-producing notions.
Simple illustrations that recall the classic style of Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Crayon) invite readers to add their own impressions.
Eva Eland's debut picture book is a great primer in mindfulness and emotional literacy, perfect for kids navigating these new feelings--and for adult readers tackling the feelings themselves!
