When I Feel Lonely
When I Feel Lonely by Britta Teckentrup, published by Prestel Verlag GmbH & Company KG on October 7, 2025, is a children’s book that explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl. With 40 pages of luminous illustrations and rhymed texts, this edition provides a calm and compassionate voice for young readers, helping them recognize and articulate their emotions in a world where such feelings are common.
The narrative addresses the unsettling nature of loneliness, portraying it as a natural experience that can be both heavy and isolating. Teckentrup’s sensitive approach captures the quiet moments when the world feels distant, offering an honest depiction of loneliness as an all-encompassing shadow. While acknowledging the sadness that can accompany these feelings, the book ultimately conveys a message of hope, suggesting that even in difficult times, connections and light can emerge. This exploration of emotions is particularly relevant for children navigating their own experiences of friendship and social skills.
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With luminous, evocative illustrations and rhymed texts, this book gently explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl.
In a world where many children, and adults, are grappling with such intense emotions, When I Feel Lonely provides a calm, compassionate and understanding voice, helping young readers to recognize and name their feelings.
This newest book about emotions from a beloved author and illustrator is a powerful and timely exploration of childhood loneliness.
- It acknowledges that, while feeling alone is natural and something everyone experiences, it also conveys how unsettling and scary the sensation can be.
- In her characteristically sensitive style, Teckentrup explores the quiet moments when the world seems distant and we are left grappling with the heavy silence that surrounds us.
- The narrative doesn’t shy away from the intensity of these emotions, instead offering an honest portrayal of how loneliness can feel like an all-encompassing shadow.
The book reassures children that while loneliness can be sad and difficult, it is a part of life that everyone experiences. And best of all it offers a glimmer of hope, showing that even in the darkest moments, there is the possibility of light and connection ahead.
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