THE POCKET GOODBYE: A Gentle Story About Saying Goodbye and Carrying Love Along (Social Emotional Learning)

Goodbyes can feel big-especially when a school door is waiting.Junie loves Mama. She loves holding hands, walking together, and knowing exactly where Mama is. But when it is time to say goodbye at school, Junie's feet feel stuck.With a gentle teacher, a tiny star, and three small steps-Touch. Say. Carry.-Junie discovers a goodbye routine she can remember. She can touch a hand and a heart, say the words she means, and carry a little reminder of love with her.The Pocket Goodbye is a warm social-emotional learning picture book about morning drop-off, missing someone you love, predictable routines, and taking one brave step into a new day.Perfect for preschool and kindergarten read-alouds, classroom transitions, bedtime conversations, and families looking for a gentle story about saying goodbye without making big feelings disappear.Touch. Say. Carry. Love comes with me.Audience: Primary Ages 3-5 Shared Reading Up to age 8