Maybe Tomorrow?

Name: Maybe Tomorrow?
ISBN: 9781338214888

by Charlotte Agell

For children learning to navigate big, sad feelings, this gentle story shows how friendship and patience can help process grief and move forward, one small step at a time.

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About This Book

Parents can reach for this book when a child is struggling with a persistent sadness they can't seem to shake, whether from a specific loss or an unknown source. It tells the story of Elba, a hippo burdened by a heavy block of sadness, and Norris, a crocodile who gently befriends her. Instead of trying to fix her sadness, Norris simply offers patient companionship. This beautiful, metaphorical story explores themes of grief, empathy, and the slow process of healing. Suitable for ages 4 to 7, it's a perfect choice for opening a gentle conversation about big feelings and showing how the quiet presence of a friend can make a heavy burden feel a little lighter.

Sadness & Grief Death of a Loved One Animals Friendship & Loyalty Friendship & Social Empathy & Kindness Resilience & Perseverance Nature & Outdoors

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesModerate

The entire story revolves around a character's deep, persistent sadness and grief.

Sensitive Topics

The book handles grief and depression through a gentle, visual metaphor (the block). The source of the sadness is intentionally unstated, making it applicable to many situations: death of a loved one, a move, or even just a period of deep sadness. The approach is secular. The resolution is hopeful but realistic: the sadness is not magically cured, but it becomes more manageable with friendship and time. Healing is portrayed as a process.