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Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave.
"Leave me alone!" it yelled.
So everybody did.
Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."
Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon all the other children gather to join in with the game. Everyone forgets that there was a troll inside the cave. Because outside the cave, there is so much to draw.
This touching story shows the power of kindness, art and imagination, in the face of isolation and difficult emotions, and delicately embodies the philosophy of art therapy. From the creative duo behind A Shelter for Sadness, award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations bring life and colour to this gentle tale of hope and friendship by Anne Booth. The beautiful, textured illustrations are also a joyful celebration of pavement art that is sure to have little ones reaching for their own chalks.
Pages: 40
294x254x9 mm
Hardback
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
Everybody knew that a big fierce troll lived in the cave.
"Leave me alone!" it yelled.
So everybody did.
Only one child cannot turn their back on the troll at the edge of the playground. One day, he takes his chalks up to the mouth of the cave. He draws a flower with every petal coloured in but one, and leaves the chalk behind. The next day, the flower has been completed. Day-by-day, the boy and the troll finish each other's drawings, until they each draw a portrait, showing a boy holding hands with a fierce, scary troll. "But you're not a troll," says the boy. "You're a boy - just like me."
Patience, kindness and the power of art win out in the end: the two boys wordlessly draw together. Soon all the other children gather to join in with the game. Everyone forgets that there was a troll inside the cave. Because outside the cave, there is so much to draw.
This touching story shows the power of kindness, art and imagination, in the face of isolation and difficult emotions, and delicately embodies the philosophy of art therapy. From the creative duo behind A Shelter for Sadness, award-winning artist David Litchfield's illustrations bring life and colour to this gentle tale of hope and friendship by Anne Booth. The beautiful, textured illustrations are also a joyful celebration of pavement art that is sure to have little ones reaching for their own chalks.
Pages: 40
294x254x9 mm
Hardback
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are happy to refund any items that are unworn and returned to us in their original packaging within 30 days of the purchase date.
Be sure to double-check underwear sizing (women's and children's knickers and boxers) before you purchase as these are non-returnable and refunds will not be given.
You can read our full Shipping and Returns policy here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
We are always happy to help with sizes, brand insights, gift ideas and more. View our contact options here.
