By Naomi Rossthorn | Illustrated by Kev Howlett
Happy the pony is sad, and he doesn’t understand why. It feels like the sadness will never end. But with the gentle support of his herd, Happy begins to explore ways to navigate his feelings and slowly finds a path back to joy. He learns that it’s okay not to feel yourself sometimes—and that with help, healing is possible.
To extend the learning and support emotional development, we recommend pairing this story with:
🌿 Workbook 2: Emotional Regulation – practical activities for recognising and managing big emotions
🌿 Workbook 3: Happy The Very Sad Pony – Positive Thinking Toolbox – inspired by Happy’s story, this 12-page resource helps children build coping strategies and self-awareness
Together, these resources support emotional literacy, resilience, and wellbeing in a child-friendly and therapeutic way.
