
Too Many Acorns
Susannah Crispe(Author)
EK Books (Publisher)
Published on 1. September 2024
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-922539-74-8 (ISBN)
Description
Patrick and Dad learn how to cope with their grief together in this beautifully illustrated, uplifting story about resilience, connection, and growth.
When Patrick suffers a huge loss, he finds comfort in holding an acorn that drops at his feet. The more acorns he collects, the less empty he feels... but soon there are acorns hiding in cupboards, under the rug, and even in Dad's work shoes. As the tide of acorns grows, Patrick's belongings are buried under them, until all he has is... perhaps... too many acorns.
Join Patrick and Dad as they learn how to cope with their overwhelming grief together, rediscovering the things that make them happy while holding their memories close.
Through gentle language, illustrations and metaphor, Too Many Acorns explores big emotions in a way that is manageable and understandable for young readers. It is a heart-warming story about the ways we find to cope in the hardest times, perfect for sharing with little ones who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, or any other emotional upheaval.
When Patrick suffers a huge loss, he finds comfort in holding an acorn that drops at his feet. The more acorns he collects, the less empty he feels... but soon there are acorns hiding in cupboards, under the rug, and even in Dad's work shoes. As the tide of acorns grows, Patrick's belongings are buried under them, until all he has is... perhaps... too many acorns.
Join Patrick and Dad as they learn how to cope with their overwhelming grief together, rediscovering the things that make them happy while holding their memories close.
Through gentle language, illustrations and metaphor, Too Many Acorns explores big emotions in a way that is manageable and understandable for young readers. It is a heart-warming story about the ways we find to cope in the hardest times, perfect for sharing with little ones who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, or any other emotional upheaval.
Reviews / Votes
"A story of comfort and hope for those that have ever felt overwhelmed by feelings of sadness, loss or grieving." -- In The Good Books Blog "Through gentle language, illustrations and metaphor, Too Many Acorns explores big emotions in a way that is manageable and understandable for young readers. It is a heart-warming story about the ways we find to cope in the hardest times, perfect for sharing with little ones who are experiencing the loss of a loved one, or any other emotional upheaval." -- Midwest Book Review "The illustrations hold so much of the emotion and meaning in this beautiful book. The feeling of being overwhelmed with sadness is a difficult concept, that is so well represented in this story." -- Get Kids Booked (via Instagram)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Exisle Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 8 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 259 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922539-74-8 (9781922539748)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Susannah Crispe is a Canberra-based illustrator inspired by a background in zoology and art history. She has been illustrating professionally for four years, producing a large selection of greeting cards, logo designs and wildlife artworks.