The Day Samuel Ran Away

Samuel the tortoise is sad. Even his friends Finn and Maggie don't seem to know he's sad, so he runs away. He gets some help learning how to show how he feels and finds that friendships include talking about feelings. Everyone has wanted to run away from something and Samuel teaches kids that running away from feelings isn't necessary. Instead, showing and talking about feelings are part of friendship. This kid-tested book includes questions for kids and adults that they can come back to numerous times and a way to understand what sadness means in our lives. Kids and elementary school teachers loved reading the book and talking through those questions. It includes reading options that are on-the-spectrum friendly.