No Longer Alone is about a little girl who feels alone. People say she is shy, she’s quiet, she doesn’t like to play but when she is in private she loves to do all these things as it makes her feel less alone.

One day her dad sits her down and talks to her about her feelings and she explains to him that she is sad and feels lonely. After their heart-to-heart, the little girl realises that she isn’t alone, it’s okay to be sad but it is also okay to go back to the way you were before you felt sad too.

This is a beautiful, charismatic book that would make a welcome read for any young child going through a hard time, loss of a loved one or simply just feeling sad or alone. I’m not saying this book will make them suddenly feel happy and jolly but it will make them understand that they are not the only ones going through a tough time.

Whilst we are never told why the little girl feels alone there are illustrations featuring the girls mum in photographs yet her mum is never mentioned so I interpreted it as the little girls mum had died and that was why she felt sad and alone.

No Longer Alone is a very heartfelt book. Through the carefully chosen words and beautiful full-page illustrations, this is a book that will touch you inside. It is a poignant story and one I believe will be cherished for years to come.

About the Author

Joseph Coelho is a Children’s Author, Poet and Playwright. His debut Picture Book with Fiona Lumbers ‘Luna Loves Library Day’ was voted one of the nations favourite picture books by a survey led by World Book Day.

His writing has been described as “sensitive” and “Lyrical.”

He has won numerous awards for his work.

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