Brad Was Sad by M.C. Goldrick - Book Tour & Review + Giveaway

Brad was Sad

Did Brad's dad make him sad? Brad thought he had...until his dog, Plaid, proved he could choose his outlook & feel glad.

Kids learn best through stories. Empower your child to own their feelings with this beautifully illustrated picture book by award-winning author, M.C. Goldrick.

Brad's dog Plaid shows him how to feel and deal with emotions. Though Brad is having a bad day, Plaid shows him that it's in his power to choose his perspective and his feelings. 

Purchase Links

 UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brad-was-Sad-intelligence-storybook-ebook/dp/B07XGMX8FZ

US - https://www.amazon.com/Brad-was-Sad-intelligence-storybook-ebook/dp/B07XGMX8FZ

My Review
Brad Was Sad is a sweet children's book that teaches kids it's okay to be sad sometimes. Having bad days. Feeling angry or upset or sad or grumpy is normal (especially if someone says something mean to you). Learning to deal with your emotions, even the bad ones, is a must for young kids, especially. 
Discovering that he can choose to overcome his sadness and hurt after seeing how happy his dog is (even after being scolded), Brad learns a valuable lesson.  If his dog doesn't let his emotions get the best of him, then Brad, too, can learn to channel his negative emotions into positive ones.
I think this is a great book with a good life lesson for kids. Parents will enjoy the easy-to-read and follow rhyming scheme the story has going on, and kids will enjoy looking at the lovely illustrations. 
I'd recommend Brad Was Sad to everyone, but especially parents with young kids. Teaching them to handle their emotions in a good, positive way is something beneficial that will stick with them for life.
4 stars!

About the Author

Award-winning author & mother of two, M.C. Goldrick sees feelings as our first language. Through her books she helps us identify and own our emotions. Her acclaimed Juvenile fiction series TIMEFLIES is an example of how stories can both enrich and entertain. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with her family.

About the Illustrator

Rebecca Alexander, mother of two now-grown-up boys, is an accomplished artist with a private gallery. Her work has been featured on Canada Post Christmas Cards & stamps. She lives in St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

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Giveaway to Win 3 x Paperback copies of Brad Was Sad (Open to US / Canda)

https://www.motherbutterfly.com/giveaway