Annie’s Cat Is Sad

The signed bookplate was a lovely touch, and the story’s gentle message about cheering up a sad friend really resonated with my kindergartner. We’ve already read it twice tonight, and she keeps pointing at Delilah’s droopy face with such sympathy.

My five-year-old asked me to read this one three times in a row, which says everything. The signed bookplate is a sweet touch, and the way Annie lists Delilah’s favorite things actually sparked a conversation with my kid about comforting a grumpy friend.

The story handles a tough emotion with real warmth—my kid asked to read it three times in a row, and the signed bookplate inside was a lovely surprise. It's the kind of book that makes saying "I'm sad" feel okay.