I Feel Sad

About I Feel Sad

The rain cloud character, Sadness, is here to teach your little ones how to recognize this strong emotion and name their feelings.

This adorable book explains why kids might get sad, like a friend going away or a broken toy. It tells us how sadness affects the body, like when we cry. The book also includes ways to cheer yourself up again, so kids can practice whenever something upsets them.


This brightly illustrated board book is a gentle and simple introduction to strong emotions. The Sadness character evokes the feelings that preschoolers have experienced, but might not have the words for just yet.

Help them understand what the emotions are and that everyone feels them sometimes. The little rain cloud shows young children that being sad is okay, and how to stop the feeling from getting too big.

The easy language makes for a fun and educational reading time that helps children with their language development, vocabulary and talking about their emotions, especially if they have difficulty expressing feelings. Let the Sadness character help you answer difficult questions with simple explanations for toddlers and up.

Why Do I Feel Sad Today?

This fantastic kids’ feelings guide includes: