Blog Tour and Giveaway: Bella and Bird Explore Sadness

Anytime we can start conversations with children about big emotions and managing their feelings, it’s a win. Books can help facilitate these important discussions, which is why I’m happy to showcase a new Bella and Bird book, Bella and Bird Explore Sadness by Deana Plaskon, an award-winning children’s author and licensed mental health professional.

Helping children understand their emotions, recognize that their feelings are normal, and learn the importance of talking about them is a meaningful step in the right direction.

 

Learn More About the Book Here:

 

Bella and Bird Explore Sadness

By Deana Plaskon

Illustrator: Lea Marie Rivotti

Bella and Bird Books (2026)

ISBN: 979-8987268452

Age Range: Ages 5–10 (32 pages)

Series: Bella and Bird — Emotion Explorers

Synopsis: "Molly cried. She really cried. When Molly comes into the pasture, gloomy and sad, Bella, the wise horse, and Bird, the wisecracking barn swallow, step in to help. Together, the friends set out to explore why Molly is sad and offer valuable lessons and better ways to cope. By the time Molly leaves the pasture, she's gained new insights, is in better control of her feelings, and has tools to take along with her.

Bella and Bird Explore Sadness provides a foundation for readers to explore, understand, and effectively manage sadness, and serves as an invaluable tool for starting honest conversations about big emotions."

 

You can purchase your own copy of Bella and Bird Explore Sadness at Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon. To learn more about Deana Plaskon visit her website and connect with her at Facebook and Instagram. 

 

The Giveaway:

Big feelings, big prizes! I have partnered with Deana Plaskon to host a giveaway for Bella and Bird Explore Sadness. Follow along on this virtual book tour and enter to win one of five signed copies of Bella and Bird Explore Sadness. Feeling extra lucky? One grand prize winner will take home the complete set—signed copies of all three books in the series: Bella and Bird Explore Anger, Bella and Bird Explore Sadness, and Bella and Bird Explore Happiness. The giveaway ends at 11:30 PM MT on 9/24/26. Good luck!