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I read this with my son after his pet fish died, and it helped him open up about feeling sad without me having to push. The gentle explanation about saying goodbye felt just right for his age.

My daughter's been struggling with big feelings lately, and this book's gentle approach to explaining sadness—especially the part about saying goodbye—really helped her open up. The illustrations are soft and comforting, perfect for bedtime reading.

It arrived quickly, and the binding feels sturdy enough for repeated bedtime readings. We've used it a few times now when my daughter's upset about leaving a playdate, and the simple, direct language about sadness actually opens up a conversation better than I expected. Only wish it was a board book