{"product_id":"sammys-sad-day-carol-miller-9798889070382","title":"Sammy's Sad Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gentle, comforting story about sadness and the simple things children can do to navigate and work through this confusing, sometimes scary, emotion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSammy has lots of unhappy thoughts, and he's not sure why. Instead of playing and laughing, he just feels different inside. He wears a frown, and he keeps his eyes cast down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeing his best pal looking all out of sorts, Ollie tries to help. He offers kindness and different types of support. Ollie asks Sammy if a hug would help. When Sammy says it might, Ollie squeezes him tight. The hug makes Sammy feel a bit better, but something is still not quite right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the boys explore more ways to lift Sammy's spirits. They do creative activities like writing and drawing. They think about fun things and happy memories. They take a moment and do slow, deep breaths, and they spend time enjoying the great outdoors. Step by step, and with his friend's help, Sammy is able to find a way to turn his sadness into smiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDebut author Carol Miller uses \u003cb\u003erhyme and vivid illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e to remind young readers\u003cb\u003e it is okay to feel sad\u003c\/b\u003e, while also revealing the healthy steps kids can take to improve their mood, including \u003cb\u003edeep breathing, writing and drawing, and exercising\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWritten for ages 4 to 8\u003c\/b\u003e, Sammy's Sad Day is more than one child's journey through sadness; it is a story of \u003cb\u003efriendship, empathy, and the power of emotional resilience\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA special page for parents and educators features additional tips and strategies to help kids deal with challenging and difficult emotions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carol Miller\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889070382\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Boys Town Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 31\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Carol Miller","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48066720301311,"sku":"9798889070382","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_124288ca-7561-42cd-b604-6a0b1eecd35c.jpg?v=1768680101","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sammys-sad-day-carol-miller-9798889070382","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}