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August 2015, Thunderstone Books, 32 pages, Paperback, Review copy
Content: depression, hope
Summary from Thunderstone Books
Sadness is an emotion that everyone feels at some time or another. But
sometimes you might feel a sadness so long and so deep and dark that it
seems impossible to find happiness. That kind of sadness is called
depression. Meh is a wordless picture book about one boy’s
journey through depression. Discussion questions at the back of the book
are intended for parents or teachers to discuss depression with
children.
Nayu's thoughts
When
I was asked to consider this book for review, the cute white cat got
pointed out to me as a feature of the story I may like. I thought so
too, and the cat is adorable! I love the way the little white paw
prints appear in some scenes, and how slowly the cat brings the nameless boy (no words in the story) out of his depression. This is a brilliant book which doesn't need
words – it's up to the reader (especially if they have someone
older with them) to figure out what's going on, and it means they can pretend to be the nameless character more than if he had a name (although if he was a girl that would be ace!).
He struggles
in life, and finds a turning point when the cute white cat first
appears, and then takes a more prominent place in his life.
Depression is accurately depicted. It's important for younger readers
to have Meh because it explains clearly what they or their friends
may be feeling, and how there is hope for them to be happier again.
Suggested read
A good book which could have a subtle reference to depression if you read between the lines is The Colour Thief by Gabriel Alborozo (Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E, short 'n' sweet review)
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