Let the Light In

Help little ones move from sadness to brighter days with this hopeful and encouraging look at a universal emotion.
 
It’s normal to feel sad, but for kids, sadness can often feel overwhelming and confusing. Let the Light In meets children in their moment of sadness and offers empathetic ideas on how to navigate it. Concrete and simple ideas include creative expression, going for a walk, paying attention to the world around them, and visiting a friend. Little ones will be left with the uplifting message that, whether it happens in big ways or small, all at once or over time, sadness will eventually fade, and better days will come.

Laurie Ann Thompson looks for the light from her home in the rainy Pacific Northwest. A naturalist and former software engineer, she writes to help young readers—and herself—better understand the world we all share. She is the author of several award-winning books for children, including Emmanuel’s Dream, winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award.

Adriana Predoi grew up in Romania, studying mural art in high school and earning her BA in Fine Art. After graduating, she worked as a freelance illustrator for various companies in Romania and has spent the last few years focusing on children's illustration. Adriana's style is whimsical with a touch of magic. She gets inspiration from plants, nature, and best of all, books. In her free time, she loves reading fiction and writing stories for children. She dreams of publishing her own picture book. Adriana works from her little home studio in London.