When Sadness Comes to Call
Eva Eland
Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 and the V&A Book Cover Award 2020!
When Sadness arrives, try not to be afraid: give it a name, listen to it and spend some time together. Maybe all it wants is to know that it’s welcome. This beautiful debut by author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with sadness.
‘In an age where the pressure to be permanently happy can be overwhelming, this book oozes empathy and empowers young readers to understand their emotions.’ – Storytime Magazine
‘This poignant picture book helps children to recognise and understand difficult emotions… A contemplative and ultimately uplifting tale, which will be a welcome addition to any home or school bookshelf.’ – Booktrust
‘Packs an emotional punch, showing our littlest readers ways to acknowledge and manage sadness.’ – Sunday Independent, Best Books of 2019
Reviews
This book was great! It's ok to feel sad sometimes, even when it seems like there's no reason. Feelings are ok and they can just be. You can name them, talk to them and do things you enjoy with them. I like this book, it made me feel ahhpy about being sad sometimes.
Doctor Rapunzel Archer 12.09.2022
Star Reviewer
very useful made me feel better
Principal Candyfloss Postage-Stamp 07.09.2022
I like learning about when I get sad and what I can do to help it go away. It is a fiction book. The little boy. Yes I would if they were feeling sad and wanted to.
Anonymous 31.08.2022
I think it's a good idea to go on a bike ride ride you feel sad.
Lord Rapper Submarine 26.08.2021
I read this to my cousin who is younger than me. It was a bit boring because it didn't have many words or interesting pictures.
Viscountess Birthday-cake Submarine 23.08.2021
Nice book helps to understand sadness and emotions. Easy to understand for the little ones.
Queen Beryl Astronomical 05.08.2021
I now know what to do when sadness visits me
Professor Ice-T Remmington 27.07.2021
My favourite part was when it said to take sadness for a walk. I would recommend this book to someone who is sad.
Prince Stinky Armchair 24.08.2020
its really good because you can express how sadness is like its diffucult to hide and its ok to be sad
Anonymous 13.08.2020
