The Tear Thief by Carol Ann Duffy (ages 4-9)

Why does the magical Tear Thief catch children’s tears as they fall? Find out in this moving modern fairy tale about how we express our feelings. With lyrical text by Carol Ann Duffy, one of the most prominent poets writing today, and dreamlike illustrations by Society of Illustrators of New York medalist Nicoletta Ceccoli, The Tear Thief makes a lovely bedtime read-aloud.