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A moving picture book debut about depression, sensory awareness, and the power of listening, from psychologist and author of Teaching Kids to be Kind.

Coen is having a sniffling, sighing, sobbing kind of day.

His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by one, they get quiet and begin to listen. After some time, space, and reassurance, Coen is able to show them what he needs.

With poignant text and stunning illustrations, A Blue Kind of Day explores how depression might feel in the body and shows us how to support the people we love with patience, care, and empathy.

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PRAISE FOR A BLUE KIND OF DAY

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2022
A Kirkus Best Book of 2022

An Evanston Public Library Best Book of 2022

* "A loving tribute to the power of loved ones’ support during trying times." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Children may appreciate the understanding, validating approach to the topic, including the reassuring reminder that “blue feelings” can change." --Booklist

A Blue Kind of Day

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    A Hardback by Rachel Tomlinson, Tori-Jay Mordey

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      Publisher: Penguin Young Readers
      Publication Date: 05/04/2022
      ISBN13: 9780593324011, 978-0593324011
      ISBN10: 0593324013

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A moving picture book debut about depression, sensory awareness, and the power of listening, from psychologist and author of Teaching Kids to be Kind.

      Coen is having a sniffling, sighing, sobbing kind of day.

      His family thinks they know how to cheer him up. His dad wants to go outside and play, Mom tells her funniest joke, and his little sister shares her favorite teddy. Nothing helps. But one by one, they get quiet and begin to listen. After some time, space, and reassurance, Coen is able to show them what he needs.

      With poignant text and stunning illustrations, A Blue Kind of Day explores how depression might feel in the body and shows us how to support the people we love with patience, care, and empathy.

      Trade Review
      PRAISE FOR A BLUE KIND OF DAY

      A New York Public Library Best Book of 2022
      A Kirkus Best Book of 2022

      An Evanston Public Library Best Book of 2022

      * "A loving tribute to the power of loved ones’ support during trying times." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

      “Children may appreciate the understanding, validating approach to the topic, including the reassuring reminder that “blue feelings” can change." --Booklist

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