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. She suggests activities to do with it, like sitting quietly, drawing, and going outside for a walk. 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. The alternative English title is When Sadness Is at Your Door. In When Sadness Is at Your Door, Eva Eland brilliantly approaches this feeling as if it is a visitor. This beautiful debut by new author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but. Annotation: 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.
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