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The Tear Thief

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The Tear Thief by Carol Ann Duffy, and Nicoletta Ceccoli

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By Carol Ann Duffy, and and, Nicoletta Ceccoli

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9 reviews

Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack over her shoulder as she soundlessly steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all of those tears? This tale illustrates a message to teach children to value true feelings.

Reviews

20 Jul 2024

i read at school it is all about the tear theif is invible it has a silver sack

26 Aug 2023

A lovely story to teach emotions through and discuss the types of sadness you can feel.

22 Jul 2023

I like this book but it had a few words I did not understand

16 Aug 2021

Wasn't so sure about this one. I like how you can have a discussion about real tears and crocodile tears and the things that make us cry.

02 Nov 2020

This book was good to read with children as it helps to explore lots of different emotions, and the reasons behind them also. It allows the children to engage with their feelings, and reflect on different times in their life.

28 Oct 2020

This book Is beautiful. The story is lovely and the character of the Tear Thief is very mysterious.

07 Oct 2020

Very good book, read numerous times to children.

11 Sep 2020

The tear thief is as sly as a fox . She is sneaky and very clever . Found out more ....

if you dare!!!!

01 Jul 2020

I love how the tear thief give light to the moon it’s magical.

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