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Smile Cry

Happy or sad, wailing or glad - how do you feel today?
By Tania McCartney
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Smile Cry by Tania McCartney is a delightful children's book that explores the range of emotions experienced through the day of three lovable characters: a cat, a rabbit, and a fox. The story uses vibrant illustrations to convey the ups and downs they encounter, celebrating the small moments that bring smiles and tears, capturing the essence of being in touch with one's feelings.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the emotional journey of children through a gentle and heartwarming narrative. It beautifully captures the diverse emotions a child experiences, offering both smiles and tears, making it perfect for young readers and parents who appreciate expressive storytelling.

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Smile Cry

An innovative flip-format picture book for young kids that explores their emotions. Follow three cute characters as they react to a variety of events from everyday life. Young kids will respond to the whimsical illustrations, while older readers will learn more about their emotional range — how we can cry with happiness or smile with trepidation.

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A fun, flip-over picture book for children that reads from both front and back, Smile Cry is an innovative picture book for young kids, showcasing the full emotional range of their formative years.

Readers follow three adorable characters—piglet, bunny, and cat—as they react emotionally to a variety of events and circumstances from everyday life. From an 'ate all the pies' smile to an 'ice-cream plopping down cry'; from a 'cosy under blanket smile' to a 'need a band-aid quick cry', children will empathise with the tear-jerking calamity of a popped balloon or lost toy, or feel the smiley warmth of being tickled.

It's the little things that touch the hearts of children the most, and Smile Cry typifies both the small joys and challenges that are the essence of childhood. Younger kids will respond to the soft whimsical illustrations, while older readers will learn more about the range of their emotions—how it’s possible to cry with happiness and also smile with trepidation.

The clever 'flip book' format means that the 'Smile' story reads from front to back, while the 'Cry' story reads from back to front, with both delightful narratives meeting in the middle.

A heartfelt picture book that will be treasured for years, Smile Cry is perfect for ages 3 and upwards.

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Smile Cry by Tania McCartney is praised for its innovative flip-format and engaging illustrations, making it a beloved choice among young children and their parents. The book is lauded for addressing the emotional spectrum experienced by children, using relatable scenarios and charming characters like piglet, bunny, and cat. It is particularly appreciated in educational settings for helping children understand and articulate their emotions and is recommended for its appeal and utility in teaching emotional awareness.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925335378

Publisher: Exisle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: EK Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft
  • Illustrated by Jess Racklyeft

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tania McCartney

About the Author

Tania McCartney is an award-winning author, editor, illustrator and founder of highly regarded children’s literature website Kids’ Book Review and the 52-Week Illustration Challenge. Her previous titles are Peas in a Pod, Tottie and Dot, and the bestselling An Aussie Year. Jess Racklyeft was selected for Luerzer’s Archive 200 Best Illustrators of the World 2013/2014. She works with card companies, US-based agency Astound, and sells prints of her artworks.

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