The Sad Little Puppet

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with a change in a close friendship or feeling left behind as routines shift. It is a gentle tool for kids who feel they have lost their 'sparkle' or their place in someone else's life. The story follows a puppet who was once the star of the show but now faces a quiet, lonely shelf. It explores themes of sadness, the passage of time, and the search for identity after a major life change. Best for children ages 4 to 7, this book provides a safe space to talk about the difficult feelings that come when a special bond evolves or ends. Parents will find it helpful for normalizing grief and opening a dialogue about finding new ways to be happy, even when things look different than they used to.