{ "item_title" : "The Goodbye Balloon", "item_author" : [" Emma Willow "], "item_description" : "Teach Your Child That It's Okay to Feel Sad When Something Is GoneSaying goodbye can be one of the hardest feelings for little hearts.If you're like many parents, you want to help your child understand that feeling sad after a loss is normal - and that even when something is gone, the love and memories can stay. The Goodbye Balloon gently supports that goal with a warm, comforting story designed especially for preschoolers.A Gentle Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Story for Ages 3-6The sunny meadow is Milo the Chameleon's favorite place to play - especially when he has his shiny red balloon floating happily beside him.But when a sudden gust of wind lifts the balloon high into the sky, Milo watches it drift farther... and farther... until it's gone.Milo turns a deep, sad soft blue.His heart feels heavy.The meadow doesn't feel cozy when a friend is hurting.That's when Slow-Mo the Sloth brings out a special treasure - the Memory Box. With a red crayon and a quiet moment, Milo draws a picture of his balloon and places it safely inside the box. Slowly, he learns that even when something is gone, the memory - and the love - can stay close.Kids Learn Best Through Gentle, Meaningful MomentsRather than rushing sadness away, The Goodbye Balloon shows children:That it's okay to cry when we lose something we loveHow remembering can feel comfortingThat letting go doesn't mean forgettingThrough soft illustrations and tender storytelling, children learn that feelings can be honoured - and that sadness can slowly make room for warmth again.What Children Will LearnProcessing Grief - Understanding that sadness is a normal feeling after a lossLetting Go - Learning how to release what's gone with gentlenessMemory Keeping - Using drawings and treasures to comfort a hurting heartEmotional Expression - Naming feelings instead of holding them insidePart of The Cozy Crew SeriesThe Goodbye Balloon is part of The Cozy Crew, a heartwarming preschool series created to help little ones navigate big feelings through:Emotional intelligence (EI)Social skillsGrowth mindsetGentle, practical tools kids can use in real lifeIncludes a bonus I Spy a Memory activity page inside for added reflection and comfort.Perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators looking for a tender, reassuring story that helps children say goodbye, hold onto memories, and feel safe with their feelings - one cozy moment at a time.Created by Groawesum, a children's learning brand nurturing happy hearts and strong minds through social-emotional learning, growth mindset, and kindness.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers4.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/9/79/824/715/9798247151319_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "11.99", "online_price" : "11.99", "our_price" : "11.99", "club_price" : "11.99", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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