When a Friend Has Big Feelings

By Sujala Shastry

"When big feelings need simple words, a quiet conversation is often the best place to start."

When a young boy notices his friend is still navigating the quiet sadness of losing a beloved pet, he turns to his mother with the kind of honest questions only a child can ask. Through their gentle exchange, When a Friend Has Big Feelings explores the architecture of grief, empathy, and the complex emotions children cannot yet fully name.

Part of the Caring Heart Series, this beautifully illustrated book has a thoughtful, minimalist approach to emotional literacy. It is a gentle guide for parents and grown-ups looking for the right words to explain about the things we often leave unspoken.

This story supports:

Emotional Literacy: Finding simple words for complex feelings.Empathy & Compassion: Learning the art of "holding space" for a friend in sadness.Supportive Parenting: Navigating honest, age-appropriate conversations about loss.Validation: Normalising the expressed feelings

A resource for children aged 7+, parents, and the grown-ups who walk beside them through life's brave questions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNJ5MKBR
• ISBN13: 9791098376306
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Shambho Editions
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7