Too Many Acorns

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When Patrick suffers a huge loss, he finds comfort in collecting acornsÉbut soon the house is overflowing with them. Can Patrick and Dad find a new way to cope with their grief together? An uplifting story about resilience, connection, and growth, perfect for sharing with little ones who are experiencing loss, or any other emotional upheaval.

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Creators:
Susannah Crispe (AU) Susannah Crispe (AU)

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  • 5
    acorns, loss, family, collecting, coping with grief, resilience, growth, metaphor, support

    Posted by Novel Insight Reviews on 4th Sep 2024

    Patrick and his dad learn how to cope with the loss of his mum together. On a quiet day, an acorn drops at Patrick's feet. As he picks up another, Patrick feels something inside him grow. The feeling grows with each acorn he collects, and he can't stop. No one understands that it has left no room for anything else. Suddenly, everywhere he looks, there are acorns. Now he can't find anything that makes him smile. A story about a boy's way of coping with the loss of his mother until it starts to affect everything and everyone.