Everyone Cries by Adam Ciccio and Barbara Bongini - ADVISABLE

Everyone Cries by Adam Ciccio, illustrated by Barbara Bongini. PICTURE BOOK. Clavis Publishing, 2025. $20. 9798890630421

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

APPEALS TO: MANY

A big friendly monster named sadness visits a young boy.  Sadness explains that he visits on gloomy days as well as beautiful days, and that he only comes for a while and doesn't stay.  He reminds the boy that it is okay to cry and that everyone cries.  Sadness explains to the boy the many reasons people cry.  How will crying help the young boy feel better?

Everyone Cries is a sweet comforting story that will help children understand and accept their feelings.  Bongini's lively and cute illustrations aptly bring the abstract concepts to life.

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