The Girl Who Lost Her Smile

Reach for this book when your child wakes up with a heavy heart or a missing spark and cannot quite explain why. It is a gentle tool for those mornings when 'the blues' arrive without an invitation, providing a safe space to discuss the abstract nature of happiness and sadness. Jehan wakes up to find her smile has vanished, prompting a lyrical journey across the globe. Guided by a wise bird, she encounters diverse landscapes and creatures, eventually discovering that joy is not a physical object to be found, but a state of being to be nurtured from within. For children aged 4 to 8, this story offers a comforting, metaphorical approach to emotional intelligence and self-regulation. It serves as a beautiful reminder that while our smiles may hide sometimes, they are never truly lost, making it an ideal choice for building emotional resilience and internal validation.