PICTURE BOOK REVIEW: Let the Light In by Laurie Ann Thompson & Adriana Predoi
ABOUT THE BOOK
It’s normal to feel sad, but for kids, sadness can often feel overwhelming and confusing. Let the Light In meets children in their moment of sadness and offers empathetic ideas on how to navigate it. Concrete and simple ideas include creative expression, going for a walk, paying attention to the world around them, and visiting a friend. Little ones will be left with the uplifting message that, whether it happens in big ways or small, all at once or over time, sadness will eventually fade, and better days will come.
REVIEW
This lovely little book with it's sweet rhymes and appealing illustrations provides inspiration for young readers who don't quite know how to handle sadness. Beginning with an opening stanza,
"Sadness feels dreary,
like days with no sun.
You can't seem to smile,
or laugh, or have fun."
The book proceeds to share with readers strategies for letting in the 'light' on those days that sadness seems to linger. Readers follow along as the child enjoys nature, turns to friends, and expresses feelings through creative outlets such as writing or drawing. A quietly powerful book that reminds readers that light of various kinds can help push shadows away. (Note: this relates to regular kinds of sadness, not trauma-related sadness or depression, those things require additional kinds of help, often professional help.) Recommended.
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