What's gentle, heartfelt, and beautifully relatable? Simon's journey through sadness, that's what.
Can kids learn to sit with tough feelings and come out stronger on the other side?

Simon is just like many other kids-he loves music, dancing, playing with friends, and quiet moments. But when sadness shows up unannounced, Simon doesn't know what to do. His energy fades, his smile disappears, and he begins to wonder if he's the only one who feels this way. Through his journey, Simon discovers that emotions for kids-even big, heavy ones-are not only normal but something we can understand, express, and move through.

Simon's Sadness: A FriendTales Story is a tender and empowering emotions book that helps children recognize and process their feelings. This story is a must-have addition to any collection of emotional regulation books for kids and is designed for children who may be struggling with sadness, grief, or emotional overwhelm.

This beautifully illustrated children's feelings and emotions book is packed with:
✅ A relatable character navigating real emotional experiences
✅ Comic-style visuals that help kids connect with feelings in a safe, engaging way
✅ A supportive message ideal for emotional regulation for kids
✅ Tools inspired by mindfulness and emotional intelligence
✅ Perfect for emotion books for kids ages 4-8, emotion books for kids 3-5, and early readers

Whether you're searching for books on social emotional learning, books about emotions for kids, or a feelings and emotions book for kids, Simon's story stands out for its authenticity and gentle guidance. It's also ideal for parents, teachers, and therapists looking for preschool feelings books and toddler emotional regulation books that open up healthy conversations.

Readers love how this emotion book validates children's feelings: