Cry, Heart, But Never Break

Name: Cry, Heart, But Never Break
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781592701872
Price: 29.99 NZD
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By Glenn Ringtved

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Summary

In Cry, Heart, But Never Break by Glenn Ringtved, a poignant tale unfolds as four children encounter Death visiting their grandmother. Through a gentle and compassionate dialogue, Death shares a story that helps the children understand the natural cycle of life and the importance of accepting loss. This beautifully illustrated book gracefully addresses the theme of mortality, presenting it in a manner that is accessible and comforting for young readers.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you appreciate tender stories that gently introduce young readers to the concept of loss and the importance of cherishing life’s beautiful moments. Its delicate approach, alongside evocative illustrations, offers a comforting perspective on saying goodbye and celebrating the love that remains.

A beautiful, sensitive picture book about being able to say goodbye to those we love, while holding them in memory.

A poetic picture book about being able to say goodbye to those we love, while holding them in memory.

Description

Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps them to realise the value of loss to life and the importance of being able to say goodbye.

Cry, Heart, But Never Break is a touching story by Glenn Ringtved, a best-selling and award-winning Danish children's author, whose books have been widely translated.

The story is brought to life by the illustrations of Charlotte Pardi, a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.

Translation into English was done by Robert Moulthrop, a published playwright who lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.

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?

Cry, Heart, But Never Break is praised for its intelligent and imaginative exploration of understanding death, described as a crowning jewel in children's literature addressing this theme. The New York Times finds it rich and affecting, while Publishers Weekly highlights the empathic storytelling and the cozy, lived-in feel of the illustrations. Kirkus Reviews notes its gentle and wistful approach, suggesting that children can face death's presence without fear.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781592701872

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Enchanted Lion Books

Illustration: color illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Charlotte Pardi
Translated by Robert Moulthrop

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 303.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Glenn Ringtved

About the Author

Glenn Ringtved is a best-selling and award-winning Danish children's author, whose books have been widely translated.
Charlotte Pardi is a well-beloved Danish illustrator, who has created numerous books since her first picture book in 2000.
Robert Moulthrop is a published playwright. He lives in Greenwich Village, New York City.