Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In My Friend is Sad, elephant Gerald is down in the dumps. Piggie is determined to cheer him up by dressing as a cowboy, a clown, and even a robot! But what does it take to make a sad elephant happy? The answer will make even pessimistic elephants smile.

My Friend is Sad (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

MY FRIEND WAS SAD.

In this book, readers will discover how to recognize sadness in others and how to best respond to it with empathy and understanding. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the emotion of sadness. Includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers. When Your Friend Is Scared is part of Jump!'s You've Got a Friend series.

When Your Friend Is Sad

Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In I Will Surprise My Friend!, Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other—but the biggest surprise is the one they least expect.

I Will Surprise My Friend! (An Elephant and Piggie Book)

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My Top Boy Is like a Dog

Losing a pet is hard, but when that pet is your best friend, the loss is much harder. This book was written to showcase one young boy’s experience losing his best friend and how, with the help of his family, the sadness and feelings of loss eventually turned to happy memories and gratitude for the time spent together. This book does not try to colour over the sadness and frustration, but rather seeks to show how one boy navigated those feelings. Mostly this book celebrates the life of an amazing dog and a friendship that meant the world to one little boy.

My Best Friend

Sometimes friends leave and we miss them.As she struggles to break through the cloud of sadness, a young girl finds comfort in realizing that those we love are forever a part of who we are. Learning to navigate through grief is difficult. It can be especially challenging for young children. This story can help encourage discussions and give validation to the emotional journey of change and loss.

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