When I Feel Lonely

Hardcover
$17.99 US
On sale Oct 07, 2025 | 40 Pages | 9783791376196

With luminous, evocative illustrations and rhymed texts, this book gently explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl.

In a world where many children, and adults, are grappling with such intense emotions, When I Feel Lonely provides a calm, compassionate and understanding voice, helping young readers to recognize and name their feelings.


This newest book about emotions from a beloved author and illustrator is a powerful and timely exploration of childhood loneliness.

  • It acknowledges that, while feeling alone is natural and something everyone experiences, it also conveys how unsettling and scary the sensation can be. 
  • In her characteristically sensitive style, Teckentrup explores the quiet moments when the world seems distant and we are left grappling with the heavy silence that surrounds us. 
  • The narrative doesn’t shy away from the intensity of these emotions, instead offering an honest portrayal of how loneliness can feel like an all-encompassing shadow.

The book reassures children that while loneliness can be sad and difficult, it is a part of life that everyone experiences. And best of all it offers a glimmer of hope, showing that even in the darkest moments, there is the possibility of light and connection ahead.
Britta Teckentrup is a German-born author and illustrator who has gained international recognition for her work in children’s literature. With a career spanning over two decades, she has authored and illustrated more than one hundred books, which have been translated into multiple languages. Previous titles include When I See Red, The Swing, the Fluffyville series and the Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog series, all published by Prestel.

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With luminous, evocative illustrations and rhymed texts, this book gently explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl.

In a world where many children, and adults, are grappling with such intense emotions, When I Feel Lonely provides a calm, compassionate and understanding voice, helping young readers to recognize and name their feelings.


This newest book about emotions from a beloved author and illustrator is a powerful and timely exploration of childhood loneliness.

  • It acknowledges that, while feeling alone is natural and something everyone experiences, it also conveys how unsettling and scary the sensation can be. 
  • In her characteristically sensitive style, Teckentrup explores the quiet moments when the world seems distant and we are left grappling with the heavy silence that surrounds us. 
  • The narrative doesn’t shy away from the intensity of these emotions, instead offering an honest portrayal of how loneliness can feel like an all-encompassing shadow.

The book reassures children that while loneliness can be sad and difficult, it is a part of life that everyone experiences. And best of all it offers a glimmer of hope, showing that even in the darkest moments, there is the possibility of light and connection ahead.

Author

Britta Teckentrup is a German-born author and illustrator who has gained international recognition for her work in children’s literature. With a career spanning over two decades, she has authored and illustrated more than one hundred books, which have been translated into multiple languages. Previous titles include When I See Red, The Swing, the Fluffyville series and the Big Hedgehog and Little Hedgehog series, all published by Prestel.

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