Everybody Cries [Paperback]

Dianea Kohl (Author), Lee Levanovsky (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

"Everybody Cries" is a children's book for ages 4 and up, illustrated with bright, warm watercolors. It can be read by parents to their children, or by the child, helping dispel the shame and misunderstandings about crying - helping parents and children to respect their feelings, and therefore learn to love each other more fully. The book also shows how we are connected to the whole universe, (to plants, animals, rainbows, etc.) and therefore shows tears to be a natural healing process into LOVE.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"EVERYBODY CRIES is a beautiful book... a very special work for this planet." Joyce Vissell, coauthor of "The Shared Heart" -- Professional endorsement -

From the Inside Flap

You and I have the universal gift to cry. All peoples have this gift, but many do not claim it. In fact, many shame it. Tears are the body's only natural response for healing that we suppress or repress. Because of the myth that we need to be "strong," and not show our tears, parents still disrespect their children's feelings. Why? Because parents' hurts have not been respected. We must do away with this conditioning, and the anger and rage that cover up our vulnerable hurt, our tears. It takes real couRAGE to become vulnerable - to expose our hurt tender hearts. Vulnerability is the avenue to compassion for ourselves, then others, which will eventually help us connect with one another, and all peoples, without judgment, but with LOVE. This book will help parents and children put away:

"If you don't stop crying, I'll give you something to cry about."

"If you are going to cry, go to your room, until you can stop."

"Big boys, or girls, don't cry."

"Don't be a crybaby."

"Don't be a sissy!"

And many other shaming statements of our feelings, that ultimately close down our hearts, which then, eventually explode in anger and rage. EVERYBODY CRIES gives hopeful meaning to tears healing power.

The power of REAL LOVE. "There is a palace that opens only to tears." Zohar

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Chelan Pub (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967246016
• ISBN-13: 978-0967246017
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,056,544 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful for kids, March 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Everybody Cries (Paperback)

A beautiful book to compliment any children's library. This story is one of tremendous value and importance, children will learn and enjoy. The wonderful illustrations will capture the imagination and interests of any child. This is a must have for any family going through hard times, i.e divorce, seperation, mourning.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for Children, February 27, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Everybody Cries (Paperback)

An excellent read, and a must have for any modern family! Illustrations are beautiful, and will capture the imagination of any child. This book is suitable for all, breaking the boundries of race and religion, to address those things that unify us all. Children will learn from as well as enjoy this valuable treasure. A must have for families going through difficulties, i.e divorce, separation, mourning...