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by Honor Head (Author), Sarah Ward (Illustrator)
A warm-hearted story to understand big feelings.
In this heartfelt hardback picture book, children can go on a heroic journey with Koala as learns to make sense of and deal with sadness. Young children can feel sad for many reasons, but may not have the language to express how they feel. This charmingly illustrated, empathetically written book takes children on a supporting and reassuring journey with cute Koala as she experiences feelings of sadness. Alongside Koala, children learn to recognize their feelings and discover ways to make themselves feel better. My Sad Book provides the insight and vocabulary youngsters need to express how they feel and encourages them to talk about their feelings. With heartwarming, full-color illustrations by Sara Ward, this book is perfect for children aged 3+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The My Feelings series invites young readers to identify and manage their emotions through heart-warming animal stories, developed in consultation with mental health professional, Clare Arnold.Author Biography
Honor Head is an author and editor based in Devon. She has created over 200 books for children on subjects ranging from science and sports to social and mental health issues.
Series consultant Clare Arnold is an art psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working with child and adolescent mental health issues. Since graduating from Goldsmiths College, London she has practiced within Local Authority, NHS, CAMHS and Community CAMHS departments. Sarah Ward is a designer and illustrator based in Sheffield, UK. Her work covers children's book illustration, and pattern design.
Number of Pages: 24
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.36 x 8.36 IN
Publication Date: April 07, 2026
