The Princess and the Fog

Written and illustrated by Anthony Lloyd Jones

A princess faces an unshakable fog, symbolizing childhood depression.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a kingdom where a princess has everything, a mysterious fog descends, clouding her joy. This enchanting tale uses humor and metaphor to explore childhood depression, offering hope and understanding. Can the princess find her way through the fog with a little help? Discover a story that opens conversations about mental health for young readers and their families.

From the publisher

Bronze Medal Winner in the Picture Books, Early Reader category of the 2015 Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Once upon a time there was a Princess. She had everything a little girl could ever want, and she was happy. That is, until the fog came… The Princess and the Fog is picture book to help sufferers of depression aged 5-7 cope with their difficult feelings. It uses vibrant illustrations, a sense of humour and metaphor to create a relatable, enjoyable story that describes the symptoms of childhood depression while also providing hope that things can get better with a little help and support. The story is also a great starting point for explaining depression to all children, especially those who may have a parent or close family member with depression. With an essential guide for parents and carers by clinical paediatric psychologists, Dr Melinda Edwards MBE and Linda Bayliss, this book will be of immeasurable value to anyone supporting a child with, or affected by, depression, including social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors, arts therapists, pastoral care workers and school staff, as well as parents and carers.

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