I Wish I Could Tell You

Name: I Wish I Could Tell You
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781990252242
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By Jean-Francois Senechal

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I Wish I Could Tell You by Jean-Francois Senechal is a heartwarming story that navigates the complex emotions of a young protagonist dealing with loneliness and the desire for connection. The book beautifully explores themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery as the character learns to communicate feelings and build meaningful relationships. With touching illustrations and relatable narratives, it offers a comforting tale for children about expressing oneself and embracing new friendships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming children's stories that explore themes of friendship, communication, and emotional growth. It offers a heartfelt narrative that encourages young readers to connect with their feelings and express them in a supportive environment.

I Wish I Could Tell You

Description

Losing someone you love, someone close to you, can be difficult to talk about. But, sometimes, writing a letter can help you find the words you wish you could say.

That’s exactly what a young fox realises one morning after learning about the death of his beloved grandmother, someone with whom he shared so many special memories. As he longingly searches for any trace of her presence in all their familiar haunts, the young fox soon discovers that only by embracing his grief will the right words—the words he wishes he could say to grandmother—come to him.

This touching narrative is captured beautifully in I Wish I Could Tell You by Jean-Francois Senechal, offering a heartfelt exploration of loss and memory.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

I Wish I Could Tell You by Jean-Francois Senechal is praised for addressing the complexities of grief, particularly around the loss of a loved one, with compassion and accessibility. The book is noted for its sweet, fairy tale-like illustrations paired with a powerful narrative that balances devastation with triumph, making it an ideal introductory resource for understanding grandparent loss.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781990252242

Publisher: Comme des geants inc.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 September 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Milky Way

Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 292.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grief & Loss Happiness & Mental Health Jean-Francois Senechal

About the Author

Jean-François Sénéchal was born among books. After studying anthropology, he returned to his first love, devoting himself to literature. He is a well-decorated author: the winner of the 2017 Joseph S. Stauffer Prize in Literature from the Canada Council for the Arts, a 2019 Prix jeunesse des libraires du Québec, and a 2021 Governor General’s Award, for which he was also a finalist in 2019. Sénéchal was also named to the 2018 Honour List of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY).
Chiaki Okada is an illustrator and author of children’s books from Osaka, Japan. Her gentle, calming artwork was selected at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in 2010 and she has since illustrated books by authors from around the world. Her first picture book published in English, For All the Stars Across the Sky, was released in 2019. She lives in Japan.