Little mouse is sad, he misses his parents
Basic emotions: SADNESS
| Author | Tatjana Gjurković, Tea Knežević |
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| Illustrator | Jelena Brezovec |
| Original Title | Mišić je tužan jer mu nedostaju roditelji |
| ISBN | 978-953-8008-74-0 |
| Format | softcover |
| Pages | 24 |
| Size | 22x22 cm |
| Age range | Early learning (2 – 6), Beginning readers (5 – 7) |
| Category | Sadness |
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| Tag | Basic emotions: SADNESS |
WRITTEN BY EXPERTS IN CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
Little mouse and his sister loved to hang out and play with their grandma. But they loved even more to have a sleepover at grandma’s house. This Friday they are going to spend the night at grandmas again. Mice were happy all afternoon, playing carefree in the garden and helping their grandma water the flowers. Before going to bed, she decided to read them a good night story. While their grandma was still reading, little mouse suddenly became very sad because he started to think about parents and miss them very much. Grandma hugged and comforted little mouse, promising him that he would see his mum and dad first thing in the morning.
When parents feel ready, they will start to leave their child for short periods with people they know, such as grandparents, aunts, family friends, or other trusted people. Child will feel safe, be entertained, and everything will seem fine, but it often happens that they suddenly become sad and start crying because they miss their parents.
Sadness is one of the so-called basic emotions. They appear in all cultures and from the earliest age. By the end of the 6th month of life, the child expresses all four basic emotions (anger, fear, happiness, sadness).
When parents are away, they usually make it very clear to the child that they will return, and child doesn’t feel afraid of the person who is taking care of them because they are familiar with both the person and the environment. However, despite all the fun and attention they are receiving, some children simply remember their parents and start to miss them terribly. Missing parents is actually sadness and a desire to return to mum and dad’s embrace.
It’s important to know that sadness caused by the absence of parents is not always long-lasting and that the child can be given the necessary comfort, and this picture book provides you with tips on how to do just that.
At the end of the picture book, there are advice for adults that will help you understand your child’s emotional needs so you can provide help and comfort.
