I Am Sad!

Milo the monkey is sad. His mommy has to take a trip, and he really misses her. Even being at school with everyone he knows doesn't help. His friends join in singing and dancing with the teacher for music class, but Milo doesn't want to dance and sing. His friends all play with toys and blocks and games during free time, but Milo doesn't want to play. His teacher, Mrs. Zebra, asks if she can help, but Milo tells her that only Mommy can make him feel better. Then Mrs. Zebra has an idea for how to cheer up Milo. Could it work? An ideal way to introduce children to strong emotions and how to recognize and handle them.

Elena Ulyeva is the author of educational manuals, published in a total circulation of 3 million copies. Her manuals are based on her belief in the method of early development through creativity and play. She is a member of the TOP-10 most published children's authors in Russia according to the Book Chamber, a master of fairy tales, and a talented teacher with 20 years of experience working with children.

Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. We create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, we've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Kids love to read, touch, and play while learning, so our program includes products for all ages, including box sets; board books; puzzle books; learning flash cards; interactive coloring, activity, and word play formats; and boards games for the entire family. Our dream team - more than 100 employees worldwide - have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of children's books. With this expertise, we present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. We are modern and educational and strive to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. We connect to the needs of busy parents and aim to enrich the time spent with their children. Our goal is to make children - and their parents - happy!

Olga Sychugova is an illustrator from St. Petersburg, Russia. She graduated from art school in her hometown of Magadan, in the Far East of Russia, on the shore of the Sea of Okhotsk, where she earned a diploma in graphic design. For her, working as an illustrator feels more like a hobby than a job, and she dreams of writing her own book one day, too.