Too Many Acorns
$25.59
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
4 September 2024
Summary
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 a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922539748 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922539740 |
| Author: | Susannah Crispe |
| Publisher: | Exisle Publishing |
| Imprint: | EK Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 4 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 450g |
| Dimensions: | 4mm x 255mm x 245mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-8 |
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Critics Review
“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)
Susannah Crispe
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.
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