Book
A shelter for sadness / Anne Booth & [illustrated by] David Litchfield.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 168263339X
- ISBN: 9781682633397 hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Atlanta, Georgia : Peachtree Publishing Company, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
Content descriptions
| General Note: | First published in the United Kingdom in 2021 by Templar Books. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Sadness > Fiction. Mental health > Fiction. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | E BOOTH A (Text) | 33126024229472 | Easy | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | E BOOTH A (Text) | 33126024229423 | Easy | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | E BOOTH A (Text) | 33126024229415 | Easy | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Addressing the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way, this beautiful picture book follows a small boy as he creates a shelter for his sadness so he can visit it whenever he needs to. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
Addressing the importance of mental health in a child-friendly way, this beautiful picture book follows a small boy as he creates a shelter for his sadness so he can visit it whenever he needs to. - Random House, Inc.
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.