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Age: Kindergarten-3rd grade
Tough Issue: depression
It is reassuring to know that picture books about tough issues can be done and done well. The Princess (never named, a subtle writing technique to be inclusive) had everything a little girl could want until the fog came. Nobody noticed the fog until the Princess was completely surrounded by it. Her parents tried to make her feel better but they didn't know how, trying over and over again to make her happy--until a friend asked the Princess if she wanted to talk. At first reluctant, the Princess eventually opened up and realized that the more she talked about the fog, the better she felt. Some friends and adults just listened, but some had similar things to say and some even offered advice.
Wonderful illustrations accompany this empowering--but not belittling--book that may help children open up about their own depression or understand a family member experiencing depression.
Tough Issue: depression
It is reassuring to know that picture books about tough issues can be done and done well. The Princess (never named, a subtle writing technique to be inclusive) had everything a little girl could want until the fog came. Nobody noticed the fog until the Princess was completely surrounded by it. Her parents tried to make her feel better but they didn't know how, trying over and over again to make her happy--until a friend asked the Princess if she wanted to talk. At first reluctant, the Princess eventually opened up and realized that the more she talked about the fog, the better she felt. Some friends and adults just listened, but some had similar things to say and some even offered advice.
Wonderful illustrations accompany this empowering--but not belittling--book that may help children open up about their own depression or understand a family member experiencing depression.