My Friend Mo. Learning to name, love, and support my BLUE emotion.

By Jamie Benson

My Friend Mo is a gentle and empowering children's book that helps young readers navigate the often confusing and overwhelming experience of sadness. Through the eyes of a child named Lee, this heartfelt story invites children to explore their emotions with curiosity, kindness, and compassion. When Lee begins to feel a heavy, blue emotion he doesn't quite understand, he makes a brave and thoughtful decision: he names it Mo. By giving his sadness, a name and a presence, Lee learns that he is not his sadness-it is just one part of him.

Instead of pushing Mo away or feeling ashamed, Lee chooses to befriend his feelings. He listens to Mo, spends time with him, and shows him love, even when it's hard. In doing so, Lee discovers the healing power of self-acceptance and emotional connection.

My Friend Mo is perfect for parents, counselors, and educators who want to help children build emotional resilience and foster a healthy relationship with all their feelings. With tender language and relatable storytelling, this book creates a safe space for children to talk about sadness and understand that emotions, even the tough ones, deserve kindness too.

This story is a beautiful reminder that it's okay to feel-and that every feeling has a name, a voice, and a place in our lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FL19Y7GV
• ISBN13: 9798218657437
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Thrive Mental Health
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7