ISBN: 9781771473972
Editorial: Owlkids
Autor: Krossing, Karen
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 32
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Heavy emotions meet a deep well of understanding in this uplifting sibling storyTwo siblings wake up in two very different moods; the older one cheerful and lively, the younger feeling sad and irritable. The big sister negotiates and cajoles, tries everything she can think of to cheer her little sister up, but nothing works. She offers to go outside and play, but her sister refuses. She suggests they color a picture, but her little sister only likes the color gray. She proposes they bake sweet cakes, but her sister only wants sour ones.It’s only when little sister’s gloomy mood reaches a boiling point that the older sibling tries a different tactic. She empathizes and enters the gloom with her sister, and offers up compassion along with a gray picture and a sour cake. Together, they navigate the little sister’s grim, messy feelings until the siblings are able to play.Told in striking, conceptual illustrations, this story explores empathy, emotional acceptance, mental health, and acknowledging difficult feelings in a warm, accessible way.From School Library JournalPreS-Gr 1-When younger sister wakes up in a contrary mood, her enthusiastic older sister suggests fun and uplifting activities to cajole her out of it; it's only when the sullen mood explodes into anger that older sister changes course, commiserates with her sibling, and changes her mood. Told through their ongoing dialogue and shown in various sizes of type for emphasis, the two girls, with black eyes and black hair, cycle through several misfires until the older one hits on the correct approach: to join her sibling in the bad mood. Together, they dance away the gray fog that has enveloped them on big monster feet. Kwan's colorful illustrations often sweep across spreads to express the mood, effectively build tension, and emphasize the size and importance of the younger child's emotions. VERDICT By accepting big, negative emotions without condemning them or dismissing them, this book is great for launching discussions about when and how to express moods and feelings.-MaryAnn Karre, Binghamton, NYα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review"A wonderful antidote to ... toxic positivity.... An uplifting and meaningful story about difficult feelings, the strategies we use to express them, and a reminder that there are supportive people you can turn to." ― Canadian Children's Book NewsAbout the AuthorKAREN KROSSING is an author of novels and short stories for kids and teens. She also conducts writing workshops, readings, and book talks. Sour Cakes is her first picture book. Karen lives in Toronto, Ontario.ANNA KWAN is an illustrator from Toronto, Ontario. She studied illustration at OCAD University where she drew comics and funny pictures, but didn't imagine it would lead her to illustrate children's books. She enjoys eating snacks, and is always happy to pet-sit when asked.
- Idioma: Inglés
- Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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