SuitabookWhat people keep beneath the surface
Finn is reluctant to talk about being in a horrible mood, while Grandpa explains that someone who seems unable to understand may feel something similar.
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Cori Doerrfeld - Author
A gentle story about a child who is upset but not ready to talk, using a woodland walk to explore hidden feelings, shared understanding and the difference between appearances and inner experience.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA gentle story about a child who is upset but not ready to talk, using a woodland walk to explore hidden feelings, shared understanding and the difference between appearances and inner experience.
Finn is reluctant to talk about being in a horrible mood, while Grandpa explains that someone who seems unable to understand may feel something similar.
During the walk, Finn and Grandpa notice roots beneath trees, fish below water and eggs beneath a bird, before considering hidden aspects of people.
Finn is described as being in a horrible mood, and the story includes an adult persuading them to go walking. Consider whether that dynamic feels supportive, and whether the book leaves room for different ways of opening up.
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