No One Is Angry Today

Description

An illustrated collection of thought-provoking stories about how anger doesn't always have to be angry, with illustrations from Marc Boutavant. In ten thoughtful, philosophical, absurd tales by master storyteller Toon Tellegen, the forest animals-from squirrel to scarab beetle-spend their days as friends do, with birthday parties, writing letters, visiting, dancing, or sometimes all alone. Each day brings emotions that are always worth exploring, although not always easy, and each story reveals new layers through the expressive, touching and funny illustrations of Marc Boutavant. This wry and nuanced illustrated storybook gently shows that anger, in all its shapes and sizes, is a natural, necessary and often misunderstood emotion. Written by one of the greatest Dutch authors for children, this wise and gently written collection is perfect for children wanting to explore and learn more about difficult emotions and feelings, making it an ideal book to read together with family or in the classroom, for readers aged 6-12 years. Other books by Toon Tellegen and Marc Boutavant: The Day No One Was Angry

Toon Tellegen was born in the Netherlands in 1943. He was a doctor before starting to write for children in the early 1980s. His books are now considered classics of Dutch children's literature. Marc Boutavant is a graphic artist, illustrator and comic strip author who has illustrated numerous books for children. He was born in Bourgogne, France in 1970 and lives in Paris.

"The art is fabulous. Boutavant is the genius behind the early graphic novel series Ariol, and his animals all have such wonderful expressiveness." -- Youth Book Services "A challenging exercise in decoding strong human emotions - but worth the effort." -- Kirkus Reviews