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Everything Changes

Navigating emotions through family changes and resilience.

Clare Helen Welsh author Asa Gilland illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Little Tiger Press Group

Published:4th Aug '22

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A touching narrative about a child's emotional journey following their parents' separation, Everything Changes provides hope and resilience amidst challenging family dynamics.

In Everything Changes, a family enjoys blissful days at the beach, filled with laughter and warmth. The carefree summer seems endless until a sudden shift occurs when the parents reveal they can no longer stay together. This poignant moment marks the beginning of a profound emotional journey for the child, who grapples with feelings of sadness, confusion, and anger. The narrative captures the innocence of childhood and the complexities of adult relationships, presenting a sensitive portrayal of divorce's impact on young hearts.

As the story unfolds, the child reflects on their emotions, questioning whether the separation is their fault and expressing the inherent unfairness of the situation. The author delicately navigates these feelings, offering reassurance that while difficult times may seem overwhelming, they are not permanent. Through the changing seasons, the child learns that resilience and hope can emerge from even the most challenging circumstances.

Accompanied by stunning illustrations that mirror the emotional landscape, Everything Changes serves as a valuable resource for children facing similar family transitions. The book's lyrical prose and vibrant artwork create a safe space for discussions about feelings associated with parental separation. This gentle story not only validates a child's emotions but also encourages an understanding that change, while often difficult, can lead to new beginnings and brighter days ahead.

'Parental separation is never easy, but this gentle picture book handles the subject with tenderness and sensitivity. The lyrical text and gorgeous colour palette that changes with the passing seasons capture the very subtle changes in emotion that both child and parent can feel over time. It’s an ideal book for offering gentle guidance to children who are experiencing big changes in their family and processing the feelings that come with it. However, it’s ultimately a book full of warmth and joyful moments – time is an important healer and as well as the bad moments, change can bring lots of good things too.'
"Everything Changes is a beautiful, lyrical text which uses swirling, crashing waves and stormy weather as a metaphor for emotions a young child might feel. Åsa Gilland's stunning illustrations take us through the changing seasons and remind us that, in life, sometimes everything changes."

ISBN: 9781801042956

Dimensions: 286mm x 250mm x 9mm

Weight: unknown

32 pages