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Stories for Feelings For Children: The Illustrated Edition is a children’s short story collection written by Hilary Hawkes. Each story discusses a situation or problem where a child may experience feelings that they are not comfortable with or that make them feel unhappy, isolated or frustrated. The Tree is a fable that shows how being different can be a good thing, and how to appreciate the things that make you special. The Little Stream is a fable about coping with change and recognizing how life continues even if things don’t stay the same. A Heavy Load tells the story of a boy who keeps taking on others' burdens until it becomes difficult to do anything for himself. Jack and the Rucksack's storyline shows how repressed feelings can build up inside until they can’t be held in any longer.
Hilary Hawkes' children's short story collection is a modern-day Aesop's Fables designed to help children realize that they're not the only ones who have feelings, and provides examples of how to cope with them. This collection is upbeat and filled with easily accessible tales that are neither preachy nor didactic. I especially loved the story of A Heavy Load and appreciated the creativity inherent in the tale, Broken. But perhaps the most important story in the collection is The Flower and its gentle encouragement to grow, change and not be afraid. These stories are perfect for storytime, and the accompanying illustrations are cheerful and brightly colored. More experienced young readers will also find this to be a rewarding and challenging collection of stories to expand their reading abilities. Stories for Feelings For Children: The Illustrated Edition is highly recommended.
