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The Ugly Place

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The Ugly Place follows a child wandering the Arctic shoreline on a gloomy day, feeling as bleak as the landscape around them. As they close their eyes and focus on their breath, the once 'ugly' surroundings come alive with vibrant colours and sounds, transforming their mood and perspective. This gentle story explores emotional awareness and the power of mindfulness to change how we see the world.
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Format: Hardback
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Ideal for children aged 6 to 8, especially those learning about emotions and mindfulness. Perfect for parents and educators seeking books that support social-emotional development.

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A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood until the child closes their eyes and breathes. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant.

"Where the landscape mirrors my heart..."

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Age range 6 to 8

A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood until the child closes their eyes and breathes. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant.

From the author of In the Sky at Nighttime.

A child makes their way along the Arctic shoreline on a dark day. Everything around them seems as ugly as their mood, from the weather to the fish and mud. This is the place they come to whenever they feel ugly.

But as the child closes their eyes and listens, the sound of the waves reminds them to breathe. The tiny krill flick their tails, and the brightly coloured sea stars seem to glow. What they once saw as an ugly landscape is now wonderful and vibrant, and alive with music and beauty.

Building on concepts of social-emotional awareness, this book helps young readers see that they have the ability to control their own emotions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772274325

Publisher: Inhabit Media Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 July 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Inhabit Media Inc

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Emma Pedersen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Laura Deal lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and is originally from Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia. She enjoys writing and many other forms of creative arts. She believes it is important for children, like her daughter, to see their own stories reflected in the pages of Northern-based storybooks. Laura is the author of In the Sky at Nighttime, The Ugly Place, and How Nivi Got Her Names, which is also available as a short film.

Emma Pedersen is an illustrator from Toronto working in the publishing and animation industries. She graduated from OCADU with a major in drawing and painting. She is also a graduate of Sheridan's Illustration program. When not working (which is rare!) she enjoys visiting used book stores, planning her next trip abroad, and snuggling her dog when he'll actually sit still.

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