Blueloon (childhood depression)

By Julia Cook and illustrated by Anita DuFalla Im a blueloon. Im supposed to be a regular balloon, but Im just not having fun like the others. Im kinda dull, and Im kinda flat. My string is tied up in knots. I have a case of the bluesthats why Im a blueloon. Ive felt like this for weeks! (Grades 2 and up) Meet Blueloon a sad little balloon who is suffering from depression. With help from the wise rock, Blueloon learns what he can do to bounce back to being the way he used to be bright, round, and full with a very straight string! Although clinical depression is often thought of as an adult disease, it can affect children, as well. Unfortunately, children may not have the maturity to understand what is happening to them, or they may feel powerless to change their situation, so they dont speak up about what they are going through. It is up to adults to be on the lookout for signs of trouble, and recognize when a child needs help. Finally! A book on depression that works for Blueloons of all ages! Softcover, 32 pages, 8 x 8, ages 6 to 12 About the Author Julia Cook is a former teacher and school guidance counselor. She is the recipient of several book awards including the AEP (Association for Educational Publishers) Distinguished Achievement Award. The goal behind Julia s books is to actively involve her readers into her creative stories and teach them to become better. Inspirations for her books come from working with children and carefully listening to parents and teachers. "Anyone wanting to recover from the life-long trauma of childhood sexual abuse will benefit from this book." -Marcelle B. Taylor, MFT "This program just has to work, because whether intuitively or through research, Marjorie McKinnon has assembled a highly effective program of recovery." -Bob Rich, PhD. Softcover, 121 pages, 9.6 x 6.5