A Shelter for Sadness
A Shelter for Sadness

A Shelter for Sadness

Written by Anne Booth
Hardcover
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD500L
Lexile measure
Sep 7, 2021
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This poignant and heartwarming story explores the many faces of sadness and addresses the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way. A small boy creates a shelter for his sadness so that he can visit it whenever he needs to, and the two of them can cry, talk, or just sit. The boy knows that one day his sadness may come out of the shelter, and together they will look out at the world and see how beautiful it is. In this timely consideration of emotional wellbeing, Anne Booth has created a beautiful depiction of allowing time and attention for difficult feelings. Stunningly atmospheric illustrations by David Litchfield personify sadness as a living being, allowing young readers to more easily connect with the story’s themes of emotional literacy.

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      Anne Booth

      Anne Booth wrote Refuge to raise money for children fleeing war and conflict today. Her debut novel, Girl with a White Dog, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize. She lives in Kent, England. Sam’s debut picture book Can You See Sassoon? was shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award. He lives in London.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781682633397
    Publication Date
    September 7, 2021
    Publisher
    Peachtree
    Original Publication Date
    January 21, 2021
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD500L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.3

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    Depth Score - 18%

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