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Picture books about Sadness from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Books to comfort children going through periods of sadness. Some books explain that feeling sad occasionally is normal, and offer practical ways to make the child feel happier.

Happy Hector

Helping children deal with sibling rivalry and sharing parental affections.

How Do You Feel

Introduces emotions and encourages discussion of readers feelings.

Ladder To The Moon

For children who feel saddened by the loss of a grand-parent and for strengthening family links

Gentle Willow

This is a book for children with a terminal illness and it also offers support to families, siblings and friends of these children.

Provides guidance and support to children who are being parented by gay men. Encourages an appreciation of, and acceptance of, same-sex parents, and shows that families come in all shapes and sizes. Promotes a positive view of gay relationships.

Oliver

Every child feels different and alone sometimes and all carers learn to fear the wail "I don't have any friends". When loneliness strikes this book is the only friend a child will need.

The Rabbit Listened

Frog is Sad

This book, which simply reflects how negative emotions can sometimes be turned into positive ones, may be useful to explore emotions with very young children.

I’m Worried (Your Feelings)

Helping children come to terms with the feelings of anxiety and exploring ways to alleviate their suffering. The book also touches upon the subjects of road safety and hospitals.

Don’t Worry Mouse

A child needs to be able to trust someone in order to be brave and go on adventures. That trusted person may be an older sibling who may also benefit from the book so they learn what it is to look after someone.

Samantha Jane’s Missing Smile

For children who have lost a parent

Dennis Duckling

How Do You Feel

Gary and Ray