With luminous, evocative illustrations and rhymed texts, this book gently explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl. In a world where many children, and adults, are grappling with such intense emotions, When I Feel Lonely provides a calm, compassionate and understanding voice, helping young readers to recognize and name their feelings. This newest book about emotions from a beloved author and illustrator is a powerful and timely exploration of childhood loneliness. . It acknowledges that, while feeling alone is natural and something everyone experiences, it also conveys how unsettling and scary the sensation can be. . In her characteristically sensitive style, Teckentrup explores the quiet moments when the world seems distant and we are left grappling with the heavy silence that surrounds us. . The narrative doesn't shy away from the intensity of these emotions, instead offering an honest portrayal of how loneliness can feel like an all-encompassing shadow. The book reassures children that while loneliness can be sad and difficult, it is a part of life that everyone experiences. And best of all it offers a glimmer of hope, showing that even in the darkest moments, there is the possibility of light and connection ahead. AGES: 4 plus AUTHOR: Britta Teckentrup is a German-born author and illustrator who has gained international recognition for her work in children's literature. With a career spanning over two decades, she has authored and illustrated more than one hundred books, which have been translated into multiple languages. Previous titles include When I See Red, The Swing, the Fluffyville series and the Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog series, all published by Prestel. SELLING POINTS: . AUDIENCE ? PERFECT FOR people who want or need to talk about loneliness . TOPIC: TALKING ABOUT EMOTIONS with children and support them . WRITING/STYLE/STRUCTURE Britta Teckentrup is known for her sensitive picture books and her amazing artistic artwork. . AUTHOR BRITTA TECKENTRUP is an award winning illustrator and very well-known author in the international childrens books markets. She has written over 120 books. After 17 years in the UK she now lives in Berlin, Germany. . PACKAGE Haptically structured cover (See the other books in the series)
