{"product_id":"the-goodbye-balloon-emma-willow-9798247151319","title":"The Goodbye Balloon: A Cozy Preschool Social Skills Story About Saying Goodbye, Letting Go, and Big Feelings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeach Your Child That It's Okay to Feel Sad When Something Is Gone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaying goodbye can be one of the hardest feelings for little hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're like many parents, you want to help your child understand that feeling sad after a loss is normal - and that even when something is gone, the love and memories can stay. \u003cb\u003eThe Goodbye Balloon\u003c\/b\u003e gently supports that goal with a warm, comforting story designed especially for preschoolers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Gentle Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Story for Ages 3-6\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sunny meadow is Milo the Chameleon's favorite place to play - especially when he has his shiny red balloon floating happily beside him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a sudden gust of wind lifts the balloon high into the sky, Milo watches it drift farther... and farther... until it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMilo turns a deep, sad soft blue.\u003cbr\u003eHis heart feels heavy.\u003cbr\u003eThe meadow doesn't feel cozy when a friend is hurting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's when Slow-Mo the Sloth brings out a special treasure - the \u003cb\u003eMemory Box\u003c\/b\u003e. With a red crayon and a quiet moment, Milo draws a picture of his balloon and places it safely inside the box. Slowly, he learns that even when something is gone, the memory - and the love - can stay close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKids Learn Best Through Gentle, Meaningful Moments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than rushing sadness away, \u003cb\u003eThe Goodbye Balloon\u003c\/b\u003e shows children: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat it's okay to cry when we lose something we love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow remembering can feel comforting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat letting go doesn't mean forgetting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough soft illustrations and tender storytelling, children learn that feelings can be honoured - and that sadness can slowly make room for warmth again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Children Will Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcessing Grief\u003c\/b\u003e - Understanding that sadness is a normal feeling after a loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLetting Go\u003c\/b\u003e - Learning how to release what's gone with gentleness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMemory Keeping\u003c\/b\u003e - Using drawings and treasures to comfort a hurting heart\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmotional Expression\u003c\/b\u003e - Naming feelings instead of holding them inside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart of \u003ci\u003eThe Cozy Crew\u003c\/i\u003e Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Goodbye Balloon\u003c\/b\u003e is part of \u003cb\u003eThe Cozy Crew\u003c\/b\u003e, a heartwarming preschool series created to help little ones navigate big feelings through: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmotional intelligence (EI)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSocial skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowth mindset\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGentle, practical tools kids can use in real life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a bonus \u003cb\u003e\"I Spy a Memory\" activity page\u003c\/b\u003e inside for added reflection and comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for parents, caregivers, and educators looking for a tender, reassuring story that helps children say goodbye, hold onto memories, and feel safe with their feelings - one cozy moment at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreated by Groawesum, a children's learning brand nurturing happy hearts and strong minds through social-emotional learning, growth mindset, and kindness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emma Willow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798247151319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 34\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.09d","brand":"Emma Willow","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520247017727,"sku":"9798247151319","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_57744596-bc95-4389-88b3-5ba35d107841.jpg?v=1778741610","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-goodbye-balloon-emma-willow-9798247151319","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}