When Sadness Is At Your Door - Hardcover

Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who we are--an overwhelming, invisible, and scary sensation.

In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. She gives it a shape and a face and encourages the reader to give it a name, all of which helps to demystify it and distinguish it from ourselves. She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. The beauty of this approach is in the respect the book has for the feeling, and the absence of a narrative that encourages the reader to "get over" it or indicates that it's "bad," both of which are anxiety-producing notions. Perfect for ages 3-7

Details:

• By: Eva Eland
• Published on: Jan 29, 2019
• Published by: Random House Studio
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 8-7/16 x 9-7/16
• Age Range: 3-7 years
• Grade: Preschool – 2