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Let your feelings flow freely! A Father-and-Son Picture Story

On the eve of his first day at a new school, Levi feels uneasy. As he bids farewell, his dad comforts him by saying, "Men don't cry." However, on his way to school, Levi encounters men everywhere who are expressing their emotions. A fisherman tearfully saying goodbye to his family. A musician, moved, practicing a poem. Whether they are wealthy men, army men, or biker men, Levi sees crying men in various life situations and realizes: "Men cry everywhere!" When he returns home in the afternoon, his dad has tears in his eyes. They both agree: Men cry, and that is perfectly okay.

With this picture book about emotions, British author and illustrator Jonty Howley aims to show that it is necessary and good to express feelings such as fear and sadness, loss and hurt.

• A book for fathers and sons: Emotions are perfectly fine!
• Empowering sensitive boys and girls: Addresses feelings and breaks down stereotypes
• Empathetic: Shows many situations where men's eyes are not dry
• Sensitive & atmospheric: Artistic illustrations in a maritime setting
• For parents and educators: Work on emotions with children and name feelings
• Children's books can be this emotional and educational!

Sensitive children, sensitive men: No matter how big you are, it's okay to cry.

On his way to school, Levi not only realizes that men cry but also that there are many different reasons for it. The wealthy man cries over his stolen watch, the clever man over his broken Game Boy, and the grandfather out of joy.

The age-appropriate everyday situations make it clear: Sensitive, delicate, and sad emotions are completely normal - for both children and adults!.