Everyone Cries

<b>Included in CBC''s 2025 May Hot Off the Press reading list!</b><p>My name is Sadness. I might visit when it’s gloomy or gray. But you also might see me on a beautiful day. I’m here sometimes, but I don’t stay. Just give me a chance and listen when I say: Everyone cries! And that’s okay.</p><p><i>Everyone Cries </i>is part of the ''Healthy Minds'' series, written by child psychologist <b>Adam Ciccio</b>. This comforting story helps children ages 5 and up understand and accept their feelings. It’s a powerful resource for promoting mental well-being and self-acceptance, breaking down complex emotions in a way that''s accessible and relatable for young readers.</p><p>With lively characters and illustrations that bring abstract concepts to life, this book is designed to help children grasp the nature of sadness and learn that it''s a part of everyone’s experience. The endpapers offer additional insights on how children experience sadness and how adults can support them, making it a valuable tool for social-emotional learning (SEL).</p><p><i>A comforting story about accepting feelings and letting them go. For children ages 5 years and up.</i></p>