Drizzle and the Heavy Cloud. A Mood Mates Story About Sadness
Phillipa Haskins;Sharona Smith
Synopsis "Drizzle and the Heavy Cloud. A Mood Mates Story About Sadness"
~A gentle story for children who feel deeply and need reassurance when emotions get heavy~
Drizzle and the Heavy Cloud introduces children to Drizzle, the Sadness Mood Mate. Through her relatable story, children learn how sadness can appear, what heavy feelings can feel like, and how comfort, connection, and gentle coping tools can help emotions feel a little lighter.
Designed to support emotional wellbeing in a calm and reassuring way, this books helps children feel safe, accepted, and supported when experiencing quieter or heavier emotions.
Drizzle and the Heavy Cloud helps children: - Understand that heavy feelings don't have to be faced alone - Feel reassured that they are still loved and welcome on hard days - Build emotional awareness in a gentle, non-overwhelming way - Learn simple emotional regulation and comfort strategies
Inside the book you'll find: - A relatable story about sadness, emotional overwhelm, and connection - A child-friendly explanation of what sadness is and why it might happen - Drizzle's Comfort Tools for easing heavy feelings and finding reassurance
Perfect for: - Sensitive children who feel deeply, internalise their emotions, worry about disappointing others, or go quiet when overwhelmed - Supporting emotional wellbeing at home or in the classroom - SEN families and neurodivergent children (including ADHD & autism) - Parents, carers, teachers, and therapists supporting emotional understanding
Drizzle and the Heavy Cloud is more than a story - it's a gentle emotional support tool children can return to whenever they need reassurance, comfort, and help navigating heavy feelings.