This Is Not a Sad Book (But It's OK to Feel Sad)
A guide to grief, loss and getting through hard times
Published on 27. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-922930-01-9 (ISBN)
Description
This Is Not A Sad Book is truly not a sad book!
It's actually a practical, compassionate guide full of strategies and ideas to support yourself or someone else through grief, loss and hard times.
In some parts you might even find yourself smiling.
Most importantly of all - the stories, tips and advice in these pages are a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is a way through.
A Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book
'When the world seems dark, sometimes a book is the most gentle and compassionate of companions. This is a beautiful roadmap through difficult terrain.' - Megan Daley, author & award-winning educator
It's actually a practical, compassionate guide full of strategies and ideas to support yourself or someone else through grief, loss and hard times.
In some parts you might even find yourself smiling.
Most importantly of all - the stories, tips and advice in these pages are a reminder that even in our darkest hours, there is a way through.
A Children's Book Council of Australia Honour Book
'When the world seems dark, sometimes a book is the most gentle and compassionate of companions. This is a beautiful roadmap through difficult terrain.' - Megan Daley, author & award-winning educator
Reviews / Votes
'Very giftable'. - Your Kids Next Read'Realistic and uplifting'. - The Book Muse
'I can't recommend this tender-hearted beckon of tutelage highly enough'. - Kids Book Review
'A valuable resource for anyone experiencing difficult emotions'. - Reading Time
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Australia
Publishing group
Affirm Press
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
f-c
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
345 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922930-01-9 (9781922930019)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Liz Vercoe
This is Not a Sad Book (But it's okay to feel sad)
A guide to grief, loss and getting through hard times
E-Book
08/2024
Affirm Press
€9.28
Available for download
Persons
Liz lives in Melbourne with her partner and whichever adult offspring are in town. Her life involves creative practice, volunteering, walking the dog (her favourite child according to the kids), university research work, writing for Kids' Book Review and believing passionately in the power of community, art and stories to facilitate both fun and healing.
Grace is an illustrator based in Melbourne. She is the youngest of four mostly red-headed siblings who grew up in a mud brick house surrounded by music, gum trees and plenty of drawing. Her love of illustration started from an early age and Grace is eternally grateful to her parents who didn't mind when she used walls or furniture as a canvas. Grace works in a contemporary art gallery while working on picture books, exhibitions, commissioned art and workshops. She loves bush walks, reading in the sun and making something delicious to eat with her partner like pasta or a giant cookie.
Grace is an illustrator based in Melbourne. She is the youngest of four mostly red-headed siblings who grew up in a mud brick house surrounded by music, gum trees and plenty of drawing. Her love of illustration started from an early age and Grace is eternally grateful to her parents who didn't mind when she used walls or furniture as a canvas. Grace works in a contemporary art gallery while working on picture books, exhibitions, commissioned art and workshops. She loves bush walks, reading in the sun and making something delicious to eat with her partner like pasta or a giant cookie.