When Sadness Is at Your Door
| AUTHOR | Eland, Eva; Eland, Eva; Random House |
| PUBLISHER | Random House Studio (01/29/2019) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
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!
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780525707189
ISBN-10:
0525707182
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
More Product Details
Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
40
Product Dimensions:
8.60 x 0.40 x 9.50 inches
Weight:
0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Price on Product,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - General
Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Depression & Mental Illness
Grade Level:
Preschool
- 2nd Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
1.9
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Dewey Decimal:
E
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annotation
In the style of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" comes a picture-book primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests readers approach the feeling of sadness as if it is their guest. Full color.
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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!
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