The Sun and the Sad House

US$14.00

Paperback | English

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings

5.0 (3 reviews)

A little caterpillar is devastated when she loses her special friend. To keep her memories of him close and to protect herself she makes herself a “Sad House”. But the sun is ever-present… watching and waiting, shielding her, protecting her and warming her sad house with its constant love and smile.

In 2018 both Robyn’s husband and her father died. This illustrated story describes the way she processed her loss. Her hope is that these words and illustrations will help readers embrace the love and comfort of the sun, and also take all the time they need on their own unique grief journey. Robyn’s father was an Anglican priest and artist. He passed on these taonga (treasures) of spirituality and creativity to her and her siblings. He was also a great storyteller and lover of picture books. Robyn’s husband loved her art and continually encouraged her to express her creativity. For these reasons it has been important for Robyn to tell her story using art as well as words.

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Categories: Children’s Fiction Fiction

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Reviews (3)

Additional information

ISBN

9780473668358

Dimensions

215 × 230 mm

Format

Paperback | 34 pages

Language

English

Printed by

The CopyPress

Publication Date

March 2023

Publisher

Robyn Te Paiho

3 reviews for The Sun and the Sad House

JM – March 22, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5
The perfect size to fit in your hand, and read to your old AND young friends, this delightful and profound story invites us in to understand what is needed most when grieving – a safe place to be present to our own processes, time to go at our own speed, the warmth and presence of unconditional support and hope that there is new life to come. I highly recommend. JM
Huhenia Paurini – March 22, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5
“This book is an absolute taonga-treasure for whanau and friends experiencing grief. At some stage in our lives, we all go through this. If only this book was around when I needed it the most, it would’ve comforted me in such sadness. Thank you for this beautiful story.”
Andrew Makcolm – March 23, 2023

Rated 5 out of 5
Awesome story of not just journeying in grief but also taking all the time needed. This looks like a kids book BUT it is a great resource for all ages. The Loss & Grief Centre Kapiti was overjoyed to host the launch and welcome copies to its library.

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