Awards

• Long-listed for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal (UK).
• Short-listed for AOI Illustration Award 2019 (UK)
• Winner of Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 (UK)
• Winner of V&A Book Cover Award 2020 (UK)

Overview

"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 new author-illustrator talent Eva Eland takes a poignant but uplifting look at dealing with uncomfortable emotions. ""Gentle and profound... a poignant look at a difficult emotion"" THE BOOKSELLER ""...this powerful picture book inspires empathy and action"" KIRKUS, starred review"

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9781783447183

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Both gentle and profound, Eland's assured debut takes a poignant look at a difficult emotion. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *

Helping children understand their own and other people's feelings is a vital building block for building a more empathetic society. This lovely book sensitively explores the emotion of sadness, and the importance of accepting it. For anyone living or working with children, It's a great springboard for sharing how to handle feelings. -- Miranda McKearney OBE * EmpathyLab * Both gentle and profound, Eland's assured debut takes a poignant look at a difficult emotion. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller * An important book that should be shared with children and adults of all ages. Reminding us to be mindful of our feelings, When Sadness Is at Your Door helps children understand the place that sadness has in our lives. The illustrations are beautiful and fit the story perfectly, and they don't make sadness seem scary or like something bad that needs to be driven away. I can see myself sharing this book with adult friends and family members going through difficult times as well. * American Booksellers Association *

Author Information

Eva Eland is a Dutch author and illustrator who lives in England. She earned an MA with distinction in children's book illustration from the Cambridge School of Art, and has also studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and the School of Visual Arts in New York. When Sadness Comes to Call is her first picture book. Eva grew up in Delft, Netherlands, and now lives in Cambridge with her fiance.

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