{"product_id":"pop-feels-sad-c-l-shaw-9781919532813","title":"Pop Feels Sad: A Children's Book About Sadness, Big Feelings, and Emotional Skills (Social Emotional Learning for Kids) (The Shape Squad Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if sadness isn't about feeling heavy... but about learning how to rise again?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Pop, a bright blue oval who loves to float and play. But when he tries to join in with the Blocks, things don't go as planned. Pop wobbles, slips, and rolls away - and suddenly he feels different, left out, and very, very sad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the heavy feeling grows, Pop starts to lose his air and becomes flat and stuck on the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little help and a simple, playful technique called the \u003cb\u003eBalloon Breath\u003c\/b\u003e, Pop discovers that sadness isn't forever. By filling his body with air, he begins to feel light, strong, and like himself again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePop Feels Sad\u003c\/b\u003e is a gentle Social Emotional Learning story that helps children understand low, heavy feelings while teaching them a safe, body-based way to feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs children follow Pop's journey, they also naturally absorb early learning concepts including shapes, colours, movement, and counting - thoughtfully woven into the story so development happens without pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for children aged 3 to 8 years, who: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- feel left out or different\u003cbr\u003e- struggle with low mood or confidence\u003cbr\u003e- need support expressing sadness\u003cbr\u003e- find it hard to bounce back after setbacks\u003cbr\u003e- benefit from simple calming tools\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis supportive story helps children: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e- recognise what sadness feels like in their body\u003cbr\u003e- learn a gentle breathing strategy\u003cbr\u003e- understand that feelings change and pass\u003cbr\u003e- build resilience and emotional confidence\u003cbr\u003e- feel safe with big emotions without shame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the book and via QR code you'll find breathing practice pages, printable resources, classroom-friendly tools, and a helpful parent \u0026amp; teacher guide designed to extend learning beyond the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home, preschool, classroom, and SEN environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of The Shape Squad Series - stories created to build emotional skills for life while gently supporting early childhood development.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e C. L. Shaw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919532811\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919532813\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Annesleys Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"C. L. Shaw","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852735885567,"sku":"9781919532813","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pop-feels-sad-c-l-shaw-9781919532813","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}