Cover of the book When I am Sad!

When I am Sad!

A book that helps young children understand the basic emotion of sadness

About this book

When I am Sad! is an intermediate readers book for children ages 5 to 9. A book that helps young children understand the basic emotion of sadness, how they feel, what they go through, and how to deal with it in a positive way.

Book details

Book typeRead Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years
GradeGrade 2
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length11 pages, 140 words, 2 minutes
CategoriesSpecial Education, Health and Wellness, Character Education
Interactive featuresComprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read When I am Sad! with your child

Stories like When I am Sad! work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Health and Wellness setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.

Talk about it together

Inside the book

In When I am Sad!, readers find Health and Wellness. A book that helps young children understand the basic emotion of sadness, how they feel, what they go through, and how to deal with it in a positive way. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Health and Wellness and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “This book was written in consultation with Jennifer Trolio.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 5 to 9 years, at Grade 2 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Draw Your Doodle activity are Reading and Math app features.

How long is the book?

11 pages, 140 words, 2 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Draw Your Doodle activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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