By Sue Graves, Illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini

Big feelings are part of daily life for small kids, and happiness just isnt always within reach. Unwelcome events, from a broken toy to a missing pet, bring on sad feelings that can darken kids days. In this charming feelings book, follow along as Ben helps cheer up his friends and shows how kids can turn sadness into smiles.

Part of Free Spirits new of books, Im Not Happy uses simple, easy-to-read text to present positive coping skills for children to use when they feel sad. The books gentle humor and colorful illustrations will appeal to kids, and happiness might not seem so far away after all by the end of the story.

The book also includes a series of pictures following the story, inviting children to use their own words to tell a story about helping others who feel unhappy. In addition, a special section offers adults questions to get kids talking feelings, and suggests positive coping skills for children dealing with sadness.

Suitable for children ages, 4 thru 8 years old. 32 pages, illustrated, hardcover, full-color, 7" x 9".