When Sadness Is at Your Door
When Sadness Is at Your Door
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When Sadness Is at Your Door

Written and illustrated by Eva Eland
Book #1 in the When Sadness Is at Your Door Series
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3 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
5
Words per page
~221L
Lexile measure
Jan 29, 2019
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In the style of Harold and the Purple Crayon comes a picture-book 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!

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780525707189
    Publication Date
    January 29, 2019
    Publisher
    Random House Children's Books
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    5
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~221L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~H
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    501300
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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