Megan Borgert-Spaniol 
Naomi’s Sad Day 

When Naomi wakes up feeling like she’s surrounded by clouds, she knows it’s a sad day. But the good thing about clouds is that they don’t last forever. How can kids manage feelings of sadness? They can prepare and watch for signs of sadness, just like preparing for a cloudy day! Approachable text and friendly characters guide young readers through everything they need to know about managing this familiar emotion. Core SEL curriculum comes to life in this simple introduction with humor and hope.  




Naomi’s Sad Day was created in collaboration with Emily Mc Tate, Ph.D., L.P., Pediatric Psychologist at the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center.




Aligns to core CASEL Competencies of self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness.
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