The Day Leopold got Sad

Den dag Leopold blev trist

A Danish children's book classic, the picture book series now counts 8 books, as well as memory games and a cute teddy. The books are about emotions, something that never goes out of fashion. On the contrary, talking about emotions is more relevant now than ever before.

Dina Gellert (b. 1961) has drawn a wealth of children's books and her style is often described as happy, naive and humorous in the best senses of the words.

The Day Leopold got Sad

Den dag Leopold blev trist

A Danish children's book classic, the picture book series now counts 8 books, as well as memory games and a cute teddy. The books are about emotions, something that never goes out of fashion. On the contrary, talking about emotions is more relevant now than ever before.

Dina Gellert (b. 1961) has drawn a wealth of children's books and her style is often described as happy, naive and humorous in the best senses of the words.

Synopsis

Leopold wakes up one morning and feels all sad inside.

He doesn't really know what he's sad about... only that he feels very sorry for himself!

Leopold's mother tries to cheer him up - to no avail. Only when he meets Boris-Boar, who is completely unhappy about something very sad, does Leopold forget to be sad. Now he wants to comfort Boris-Boar. Because what could be better than helping out and doing something for others ...?

The stories about Leopold are humorous, and the language is subtle without any finger-pointing, even though the subject matter can be quite serious. It all takes place in a fun pig universe with lots of funny pig expressions. There's always a basis for a good laugh - for both children and their grown-ups - and a good chat about emotions!

The Day Leopold got Sad
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Original Language: Danish
Original Publisher: Forlaget Bolden
Published: May, 2024
48 pages
Category: Children's Books
Genre: Realism
Themes: Emotions
Available material: English sample upon request

Territories Handled

World except: Danish, Faroese, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish