Each night, in the hours between supper and bedtime the Tear Thief carries her waterproof, silvery sack over her shoulder as she soundlessly steals the tears of every child who cries. But what does she do with all of those tears? Education Market: Aligns with National Curriculum Fantasy/Imagined Worlds category and Stories that Raise Issues/Personal, Social and Emotional Development. It is a modern tale that illustrates a classic message which teaches children to value true feelings.