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When Monkey Feels Sad

By Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

Part of the Me and My Feelings series

When her favourite teddy vanishes, can Little Monkey’s friends help brighten her lonely day?

heartwarming reassuring engaging

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Average score: 4.8

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When Monkey Feels Sad offers a gentle, reassuring look at a very big feeling in a small, friendly package. Little Monkey’s missing-mummy worry and lost teddy will feel familiar to many young children, while the warm support from friends keeps the story hopeful without pretending that sadness can be switched off like a light. A comforting choice for roughly ages 3–6, especially when a child is dealing with separation, change or an especially soggy day.

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Animals Friendship/Family

What is When Monkey Feels Sad about?

Little Monkey is feeling sad because she has to spend the day without her mummy. When she loses her favourite teddy, her sadness deepens. This heartwarming story reassures young readers that it's okay to feel sad sometimes and that these feelings don't last forever, especially with the support of friends.

About the author

Gemma Cary is a talented author who loves writing stories for children. She has written many exciting books, including ‘The Great Fairy Tale Disaster’ and ‘The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster’. Gemma enjoys creating fun adventures that help young readers discover the joy of books and spark their imaginations.

Discussion ideas around When Monkey Feels Sad

A Day Without Mummy: What do you think makes Little Monkey feel sad when she has to spend the day without her mummy, and what might help her feel safe?

The Lost Teddy: Why do you think losing a favourite toy makes Little Monkey’s sadness feel even bigger?

Helpful Friends: How do Little Monkey’s friends support her, and what could you do to help a friend who feels sad?

Feelings Change: The story shows that sadness does not last forever. Can you think of a time when a feeling changed, and what helped it change?

Comforting Things: What places, people, objects or activities help you when you feel sad, and why do they help?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2022

First published

2022

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