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Age Range
4 - 8
Copyright Year
2012-06-15
Page Count
40
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780316537711
Themes
emotions & feelings
friendship
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Jenny Mei Is Sad

Written and Illustrated by Tracy Subisak

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 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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Jenny Mei Is Sad: Guide For Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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Jenny Mei is Sad: Discussion Guide

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Jenny Mei is Sad: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

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Jenny Mei is Sad: Frayer Model

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Jenny Mei is Sad: Memory Match

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Jenny Mei is Sad: Word Search

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Jenny Mei is Sad: Criss Cross

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Age Range
4 - 8
Copyright Year
2012-06-15
Page Count
40
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
9780316537711
Themes
emotions & feelings
friendship
SEL
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