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Felix After the Rain

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Felix After the Rain is a heartwarming children's story about a boy named Felix who carries a heavy suitcase full of his worries and sadness. As he travels, he encounters new friends who help him confront his emotions and learn to let go of his burdens. The tale gently explores themes of emotional awareness and the healing power of friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate stories that gently explore themes of emotions and resilience. With its beautifully illustrated pages, it tells a heartfelt tale that can help young readers understand and cope with feelings, making it both a visually captivating and emotionally enriching experience.

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Felix After the Rain

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Has been selected for Empathy Lab's 2021 Read for Empathy collection.

Felix After the Rain tells the story of Felix, who hides all of his sorrow inside a large black suitcase that he carries with him wherever he goes. One day, a small boy opens the suitcase whilst Felix is sleeping. Felix wakes, and the tears that he had been carrying for so long suddenly pour from him. Uplifted and free, Felix's heart is full of joy.

Felix embraces the world, and the world embraces him.

This is a beautiful book about feelings of sadness and the power of friendship from Slovenian picture book creator Dunja Jogan.

Series: Hope in a Scary World

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Felix After the Rain, by Dunja Jogan and Olivia Hellewell, is cherished in the realm of children's literature for its sensitive exploration of emotions. Reviews highlight the book's imaginative approach to depicting feelings, using vibrant illustrations and a poignant narrative that resonates with young readers. Many acclaim it for helping children understand and articulate their own emotions, making it a thoughtful addition to any child's bookshelf.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781910328453

Publisher: Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tiny Owl Publishing Ltd

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 28

About the Author

Dunja Jogan is an illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Trieste, Italy. Her works are exhibited all around the world and published in numerous magazines and publications. She has been selected for the Annual of Italian Illustrators three times in a row. In 2015, her book The Elephant Tree was nominated for the best picture book in Slovenia. www.jogandunja.com

Olivia Hellewell is a translator from Slovene to English of literary fiction, children's fiction, and non-fiction in the field of arts and culture. Olivia enjoys working with young children to introduce them to new languages and cultures. www.oliviahellewell.com

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