Description

Emma and the Storm Cloud is an insightful children’s story that sheds some light on depression in children, helping them (and their parents) understand what it is and how to address it.

Emma has been feeling very sad and lonely lately. She doesn’t find joy playing outside or seeing her friends or spending time with her family. Her sadness follows her around as a large storm cloud over head, making her feel worse each day. Emma soon learns that she has something called, “depression.” Luckily, with the help of her family, she finds a way to face the depression and to keep the storm cloud from getting too big.

Reminder that this is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or education. This is designed to be a supplemental tool for understanding depression and finding ways to address it. Always consult with an accredited mental health specialist if you want find out more about depression in children and other related disorders.

Illustrations by Senyphine

Recommended reading level: 3+

Approximate page count: 26

For a similarly themed story that revolves around feelings of grief and loss, take a look at Alex Misses His Dad.

Children with depression also sometimes experience severe anxiety. If you’re looking for a resource about anxiety in children, you can check out Anxious Alex and the Worry Monster. This companion story follows Alex, a young boy with a Worry Monster that sits on his shoulder, whispering worries into his ear. Anxious Alex and the Worry Monster can be a useful tool for talking to your child about anxiety. It can also help them with verbalizing what anxiety feels like, and how to combat it.

No AI was used to generate any images or text in this book.