The Weeping Wombat

Reach for this book when your child is experiencing a heavy mood they cannot quite put into words, or when they are struggling to understand why someone else is upset. It is a gentle tool for moments of unexplained melancholy, helping children realize that sadness does not always need a clear cause to be valid. In this installment of The Nocturnals series, friends Dawn, Tobin, and Bismark encounter Walter the Wombat, who is overwhelmed by tears. While the friends initially try to fix his problem with humor and distraction, they eventually learn the power of simply being present. It is a sophisticated yet accessible look at empathy and emotional regulation for elementary aged readers, providing a roadmap for how to support friends through various emotional seasons.