God, I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God

Children have big feelings, and none are too big for God.

In this picture book by licensed counselor Michelle Nietert and Tama Fortner, young readers will explore what it means to feel their sadness and discover how to manage their emotions in a healthy way.

Sadness is a feeling that can be hard, but if we listen to it, we can learn things about ourselves. In God, I Feel Sad, kids discover that it’s okay to be sad and that God is in all things, including sadness. With simple, accessible text, sad becomes an emotion that kids don’t need to avoid and instead something they can use to grow closer to God. The bright, emotive art by Nomar Perez will draw kids in, and a note in the back provides tips and techniques that parents can use to help young children process their feelings in a beneficial way.

Teach children how to:

• Identify the feeling of sadness
• Recognise situations that can make them feel sad
• Embrace sadness without letting it overwhelm them
• Talk to God about their feelings 
• Notice and acknowledge God's unchanging love and goodness in everyday moments such as a blooming flower, or a hug from a friend

Highly recommended for:

• Helping kids develop positive ways to manage big feelings
• Supporting healthy communication and mental health habits at an early age
• Children dealing with changing emotions, new experiences, or loss

Format: Hardcover