When Sadness Comes to Call

Name: When Sadness Comes to Call
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781783447954
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Eva Eland

Series: Big Emotions

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Summary

When Sadness Comes to Call by Eva Eland is a gentle and comforting children's book that explores the feeling of sadness. It personifies sadness as a visitor, helping young readers understand and accept this emotion without fear. The story offers a simple yet powerful message about acknowledging and coping with feelings, encouraging children to view sadness as a temporary companion rather than an unwelcome disturbance.
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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 children's book if you appreciate gentle stories that beautifully illustrate complex emotions. It's perfect for helping children understand and manage feelings of sadness, promoting empathy and self-acceptance in a comforting way. With soothing illustrations and heartfelt messages, this book can be both a helpful tool for young readers and a comforting read for adults sharing it with them.

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When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with sadness.

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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 and the V&A Book Cover Award 2020!

'In an age where the pressure to be permanently happy can be overwhelming, this book oozes empathy and empowers young readers to understand their emotions.' - Storytime Magazine

'This poignant picture book helps children to recognise and understand difficult emotions... A contemplative and ultimately uplifting tale, which will be a welcome addition to any home or school bookshelf.' - BookTrust

'Packs an emotional punch, showing our littlest readers ways to acknowledge and manage sadness.' - Sunday Independent, Best Books of 2019

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When Sadness Comes to Call

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 and the V&A Book Cover Award 2020! When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing...

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Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize and the V&A Book Cover Award, now as a collectible small hardback perfect for gifting. When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes...

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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?

When Sadness Comes to Call by Eva Eland receives praise for its gentle and profound narrative, with reviewers highlighting its role in helping children understand and manage their emotions. The book is commended for its sensitive exploration of sadness and its value as a tool for fostering empathy. It is described as both contemplative and uplifting, making it a recommended addition to home or school collections.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783447954

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 145g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Eva Eland Series: Big Emotions

About the Author

Eva Eland is an award-winning author and illustrator with an MA with distinction in children’s book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She has also studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and the School of Visual Arts in New York. Her first picture book, When Sadness Comes to Call, won the Klaus Flugge Prize and the V&A Award. Her second book, Where Happiness Begins, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Her books have also been longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award and shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards. Eva grew up in Delft, Netherlands, and now lives in Amsterdam with her husband and two children.

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