Tears Are Not Forever

Everybody cries! In this picture book, children learn how crying can help them and ways to cope with challenging feelings.

Help kids understand that it’s okay to cry, and show them what to do with big feelings

Crying is a natural, healthy part of emotional life, especially for children. Tears Are Not Forever helps kids understand that, whether they come from sadness, frustration, anger, or joy, tears have a job to do. In kid-friendly language, this reassuring book explains how our bodies make tears to let strong feelings out and show others that we might need help. It also offers simple strategies kids can use to feel better, like taking quiet time, asking for a hug, or getting some fresh air.

Tears Are Not Forever is part of the award-winning Best Behavior® series. The book creates space for children to feel seen, supported, and safe expressing their emotions.

• Normalizes crying as a healthy response to a wide range of emotions
• Teaches simple coping tools like breathing, talking to a loved one, and practicing gratitude
• Encourages emotional awareness, self-compassion, and positive behavioral choices
• Uses bright, inclusive illustrations to show kids in everyday situations readers can recognize
• Expands on the themes in the board book with the same title

Tears Are Not Forever can be used by parents, caregivers, educators, and counselors to help children build emotional resilience in the early years. It also includes helpful resources to support adults in teaching self-soothing skills, encouraging open conversations about emotions, and reinforcing the message that it’s okay to cry. Great for children who read the board book edition and need an expanded reminder when behaviors resurface.

Contributor: Marieka Heinlen (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Marieka Heinlen

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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