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Why Are You So Sad?: A Child's Book About Parental Depression Paperback – January 1, 2002

by Beth Andrews (Author), Nicole E. Wong (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 54 ratings
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Defines depression and its treatments, provides self-help options for those coping with a depressed parent, and includes a note to parents and spaces for writing questions or drawings to help express emotions and concerns.
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  1. Reading age
    5 years and up
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 3
  5. Dimensions
    8.25 x 0.25 x 10 inches
  6. Publisher
    Magination Pr
  7. Publication date
    January 1, 2002
  8. ISBN-10
    1557988870
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1557988874
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  • Tori
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terms appropriate for parent/child conversation.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020
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    This was a wonderful book to explain my son's depression to his daughter. Though it's a difficult subject the book gave appropriate words to facilitate a conversation.
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  • XPLR HOLLY
    4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013
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    I've experienced severe depression for over 15 years and got this to read to my 6 year old. In a way I think it helped but also she did lose interest a bit into it. All around though I think this is a very helpful book for young kids!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • tina oakley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sadness....
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2014
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    Is hard to explain! This is very helpful and you can adapt what you read to suit different ages. :)
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  • J N
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2018
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    good book,
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  • Jennifer from Maine
    3.0 out of 5 stars Moms are not the only ones who get depression!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2008
    Overall the book has a good format for speaking with your children about depression, BUT this book like so many others infers that the depressed parent is the mother. I had heard it was impartial and the language is impartial, but all of the pictures show a depressed mother. Children the age that this book is targeted at are much more visual and they will focus on the pictures.
    18 people found this helpful
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  • Carol Watkins
    2.0 out of 5 stars A good idea, but lacks depth and interest
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2005
    This illustrated book helps a child understand a parent's depression. We need more books on this topic, especially when my favorite one, Please Don't Cry Mom, is out of print. Why Are You So Sad gives straightforward information, but the plot and illustrations seem one dimensional. I did not find myself drawn in by the characters. I had a couple of children look at it. One said that it sounded "accurate" but they did not find it interesting.

    Children of a depressed parent need to hear this sort of information, so I will keep the book. A parent or counselor might be better off reading the book themselves, and making up their own story based on the factual material presented in the book. Sad Days, Glad Days does not have as much factual material but has better illustrations and conveys more warmth.
    24 people found this helpful
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  • Anita F.
    4.0 out of 5 stars It helps kids a little bit
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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    Having a book about this helps normalize depression a bit. Some kids might feel upset when they see a family member with depression and think that they're the only ones which is isolating and scary and makes them feel hopeless and helpless . They saw someone close to them hurt themselves and I wanted to help them with their trauma. But sometimes after a trauma, kids just want to shut down when you bring it up so they kinda shut down when reading this book.

    And that's ok. They don't need to be able to accept that trauma right away but hopefully this book helped a little bit. Only time will tell.
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  • Brad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value and product
    Reviewed in Australia on June 10, 2023
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    Great value and product
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  • angie
    5.0 out of 5 stars why are you so sad
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2012
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    i bought this book so that my daughter could understand why i am the way i am, i suffer with depression and have done for 17yrs,and before i have managed to deal with it and move on a bit...i think it helped that the kids were younger and needed me so i didnt think much but the last 2 yrs i have suffered really badly with my depression and anxiety panic attacks and have not been able to go out and do normanly family stuff. i wanted to find a book that would help my daughter understand that it isnt her fault and why i feel sad sometimes and sleep or dont want to go out n do stuff..i read this book with my daughter and she could understand and see my patterns and how i feel..this is a fantastic book to help them understand how a parent feels and reacts etc it is put into easy understandable language and lots of pictures which help them to understand it and there is great advice to help the kids express how they feel and encourages talking about it.. i think ths is a fantastic book that should be available to children services and councilors or any agency that works with people with depression..i had to hunt amazon for this book and i am very pleased that i did...i also have read a book called "living with a black dog'' which also can be shared with a family friend or child to understand depression and tips how to help you..must get why are you sad and living with a black dog both really really good..
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  • hard working doc
    4.0 out of 5 stars helping 6yr old
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2009
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    I am a GP and bought this for the 6yr old daughter of one of my patient's with severe depression, as the family were struggling to open up the discussion about the diagnosis with her. It has opened a lot of doors for them all and as a result they are now talking more openly about both the physical and mental health problems going on, and why some things are a little bit different in the house at the minute. Seemed to go down very well.
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  • Catherine B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and sensitively written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2019
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    I feel this book is a helpful way to explain a parent’s depression to a child
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  • Claire77
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
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    Fantastic book..great explanations.. has helpful activities to promote thought
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Fantastic book

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2018
    Fantastic book..great explanations.. has helpful activities to promote thought
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