# Jenny Mei Is Sad - Hardcover

by **Tracy Subisak** (Author)

**A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book  
A Book Riot Best Book**

With this educational and entertaining picture book, learn how to approach difficult emotions with compassion and understanding--and be the best friend you can be._My friend Jenny Mei is sad. But you might not be able to tell._

Jenny Mei still smiles a lot. She makes everyone laugh. And she still likes blue Popsicles the best. But, her friend knows that Jenny Mei is sad, and does her best to be there to support her.

This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for introducing kids to the complexity of sadness, and to show them that the best way to be a good friend, especially to someone sad, is by being there for the fun, the not-fun, and everything in between.  

### Author Biography

There was a time when **Tracy Subisak** was very, very sad. Tracy's friends helped her through this time by going on walks with her, eating favorite foods together, and giving her big hugs often. She is the illustrator of several picture books, including the award-winning _Shawn Loves Sharks_ by Curtis Manley and the nonfiction picture book _Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane_ by Kirsten Larson. Tracy is from Ohio and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. To learn more about Tracy, you can visit her website, tracysubisak.com and her Instagram, @tracysubisak.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 9.1 x 9.1 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** June 15, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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