A young child talks about the times when they feel lonely, and the ways they find to cope — now in the bestselling Emotions and Me series. Lonely feelings surface frequently for the child in this story, including when they’re at home, in nature, in social settings, or facing big life events. They can feel lonely when their sibling isn’t paying any attention to them, when they feel very small as they stand before a vast ocean, when there seems to be no one to play with, and when their best friend, who lives next door, moves away. The story takes a heartwarming turn when the child realizes that if they reach out, through actions or words, they can soothe their lonely feelings. They can ask their sibling to pay attention, find a way to feel as big as the ocean, seek out someone to play with, and share their feelings about their friend’s move. This timely addition to the Emotions and Me series addresses the epidemic of loneliness in the lives of children, offering practical solutions to the different types of loneliness a child might feel. Once again, Sandra V. Feder’s thoughtful, child-centered text is perfectly complemented by Ashley Barron’s rich cut-paper collage illustrations. Key Text FeaturesexplanationIllustrationsvignettesCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.3With prompting and support, identify characters, settings, and major events in a story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.6With prompting and support, name the author and illustrator of a story and define the role of each in telling the story. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.7With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear (e.g., what moment in a story an illustration depicts). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
