Table of Contents
About The Book
Everyone feels sad sometimes—even flamingos.
Sigh.
When Flamingo announces he’s feeling down, the little girl and Potato try to cheer him up, but nothing seems to work. Not even dirt! (Which usually works for Potato.)
Flamingo learns that he will not always feel this way. And his friends learn that sometimes being a friend means you don’t have to cheer someone up. You just have to stick by your pal no matter how they feel.
Even if they’re a potato.
About The Illustrator
Debbie Ridpath Ohi’s writing or art has appeared in over twenty books for young people. She is the award-winning author and illustrator of Where Are My Books?, I Want to Read ALL the Books, and Sam & Eva with Simon & Schuster. Her illustrations appear in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, and Linda Sue Park, among others. Debbie lives with her husband in Toronto, Canada. For more info, see DebbieOhi.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (June 5, 2018)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9781481476287
- Ages: 4 - 8
- Lexile ® AD500L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
Raves and Reviews
"Bibliotherapy done right." - Kirkus
"A lighthearted approach to a common tough topic." - School LIbrary Journal
[I]n I’m Sad, the funny and tender-hearted follow-up to 2012’s I’m Bored, a girl, a potato and a flamingo learn that sometimes, the only way to cope with negative feelings is by giving yourself the time and space to fully feel them.
– The Globe and Mail
Awards and Honors
- Land of Enchantment RoadRunner Award Nominee (NM)
Resources and Downloads
Activity Sheets
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): I'm Sad Fixed Layout eBook 9781481476287
- Author Photo (jpg): Michael Ian Black © Natalie Brasington(0.1 MB)
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