In the style of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" comes a picture-book primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests readers approach the feeling of sadness as if it is their guest. Full color. Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! In When Sadness Is at Your ...In the style of "Harold and the Purple Crayon" comes a picture-book primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests readers approach the feeling of sadness as if it is their guest.
Full color. Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! 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. Simple illustrations that recall the classic style of Crockett Johnson (Harold and the Purple Crayon) invite readers to add their own impressions.
Eva Eland's debut picture book is a great primer in mindfulness and emotional literacy, perfect for kids navigating these new feelings--and for adult readers tackling the feelings themselves!