Storm In A Jar
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Arlo visited Nana every Sunday, and she would always have new sweets waiting for him inside a special jar. So when Arlo finds out Nana has passed away, he keeps the jar with him to feel safe and closer to his Nana. But as his sadness turns to anger, a storm builds inside the jar, until Arlo has enough and smashes it open! What will happen when the storm rushes out? A story that encourages children to talk about bereavement and anger, and explore ways to manage, embrace, and safely release them. It also includes a science experiment, and a guide to make a 'glitter jar' to help with anger. AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Samuel Langley-Swain is an adoptive dad and author, and the founder of Owlet Press a publishing house that produces picture books by authors and illustrators who, like Samuel, want to create positive change for children. Through stories they can relate to, and packaging big issues for small readers into picture books, children can digest and discuss relevant issues with friends, families and schools preparing them for adult life.
The story is written by adoptive dad Samuel Langley-Swain, founder of Owlet Press, and was inspired by his children's experiences. "When my son used the 'storm in a jar' metaphor as a very clear way to describe how his anger and frustration were building inside him, I knew instantly this would be a great visual story," Sam says, "I think a lot of books that work around loss (or bereavement) portray abstract ways to describe the loss itself and don't address the emotional aftermath - to me this is the most important bit!