In Sugarcrumb Village, it is the happiest day of the whole year. Everyone is excited. Everyone except Milo.

Milo the Marshmallow wakes up heavy not sick-heavy, not hurt-heavy, just heavy, the way a marshmallow feels when it has been left out in the rain. He toasts himself golden. He tries the sprinkle-toss game. He pulls the silliest face in Sugarcrumb history. Nothing works.

Then a friend sits down beside him and says nothing at all.

Inside this book:

A tender read-aloud story about sadness without a reason and why that's completely okay

Gentle lessons in naming feelings, being listened to, and sitting with someone who's hurting

A comforting image children remember: feelings are like the sky, and the sun never really goes away

An ending that celebrates "just okay" as a genuine, honest kind of better

A Note for Grown-Ups on why accompanying a child beats cheering them up

Six conversation starters plus a "feelings sky" activity families can try together

Milo is not cheered up. Milo is accompanied.

A warm, reassuring picture book for children learning that every feeling has a place to stay and that sadness never stays forever. Get your copy today.