Pity Party

A parent might reach for this book when their child gets stuck in a cycle of feeling sorry for themselves after a disappointment. Pity Party is a wonderfully funny chapter book about Anne, a girl who copes with every minor setback, from a bad haircut to a failed test, by throwing herself an elaborate and solitary pity party. When she learns she needs glasses, she plans her greatest pity party ever. However, an unlikely friendship with a new classmate teaches her that sharing her feelings, and even finding the humor in them, is a much better way to feel better. This book is perfect for kids ages 7 to 10 who feel things deeply and have a flair for the dramatic. It masterfully uses humor not to dismiss big feelings, but to normalize them and show a healthy path toward resilience. It's an excellent choice for opening up conversations about disappointment and self-confidence in a lighthearted, non-preachy way.