Upcoming Events

Date : May 2, 2024 Unity First Thursday Zoom Call Date : May 3, 2024 Intro to Spiritual Playdate for Parents and Families Date : May 14, 2024 Intro to Spiritual Playdate Program - Philippines Date : Jun 6, 2024 Unity First Thursday Zoom Call Date : Jun 7, 2024 Intro to Spiritual Playdate for Parents and Families Date : Jul 4, 2024 Unity First Thursday Zoom Call Date : Jul 5, 2024 Intro to Spiritual Playdate for Parents and Families

Library

When Sadness is at Your Door

Sellers Price:

Format: Hardcover
Author: Eva Eland
Category: Children's book
Reading Age: 03-07
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 29 Jan 2019
ISBN: 978-0525707189
Pages: 32
Tags: Emotions

Read Online Buy Now at Amazon

Seller's Description:

A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest. 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. 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!