Jenny Mei Is Sad

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.
 
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Formats and Prices

Price

$17.99

Price

$22.99 CAD

Format

Hardcover

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Hardcover $17.99 $22.99 CAD

Tracy Subisak

About the Author

Tracy Subisak is the author and illustrator of Sorry, Snail and the award-winning Jenny Mei Is Sad, as well as the illustrator of several picture books including The Inactivity Book and Amah Faraway. Just like the winning team in Dragon Boat Race, she races dragon boats with Team Taiwan. Tracy has captained the team, and they placed second in 2026 out of nearly seventy teams in the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her family. She invites you to visit her online at tracysubisak.com and on Instagram @tracysubisak.

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