A mini-hardback gift edition of the award-winning picture book about making friends with your sadness from Eva Eland. Also available: a mini-hardback of Where Happiness Begins.

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize and the V&A Book Cover Award!

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