What makes Liza feel sad in the story?

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Have you ever felt sad like Liza? What helped you feel better?

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Why do you think it's important to talk about our feelings, even when they are difficult?

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Let's Talk about Feeling Sad

Name: Let's Talk about Feeling Sad
ISBN: 9780590623872

by Joy Wilt Berry

Help your child understand their emotions with Liza as she learns that feeling sad is a natural part of saying goodbye to places and things she loves.

About This Book

Having to say goodbye to a place she really likes, young Liza has difficulties accepting her feelings but eventually learns that being sad is okay. Original.

Concepts

Sadness & Grief Self-Confidence & Identity Empathy & Kindness Resilience & Perseverance Honesty & Integrity Love & Family Growing Up Being Different Family & Siblings

Wonderlit Review

Joy Wilt Berry's "Let's Talk about Feeling Sad" directly addresses the often-challenging emotion of sadness through the experience of young Liza. When Liza has to say goodbye to a place she loves, she struggles to accept her feelings of sadness. The book gently guides readers through Liza's journey of understanding that it is natural and healthy to feel sad, and that these feelings are temporary and manageable. It handles this sensitive topic with a straightforward, reassuring tone, making it accessible for young children. This book is ideal for children who are experiencing sadness due to transitions, goodbyes, or any other difficult situation, and who may be struggling to process or articulate their emotions. Parents can use this book as a starting point for conversations about feelings, helping children to normalize their experiences. Younger children (4-7) will connect with Liza's immediate feelings, while older children (8-11) might appreciate the validation and the subtle lessons on emotional regulation. Its direct approach to a specific emotion makes it a valuable tool for emotional literacy.