Annie's Cat Is Sad

Ages 4 to 8

A little girl navigates her cat's bad day in this picture book about exploring sadness and how we find comfort.

Annie comes home from school to find her cat, Delilah, has had a terrible day and is quite sad. What do you do when your friend is sad? Cheer them up with all the things they love! Annie tries TV, warm milk, and even yoga! But at the end of the day, no distraction can really make our bad days simply disappear, as Annie knows all too well. You just have to face them head on, maybe have a good cry, and find comfort in those you love.

Heather Smith has written a gentle picture book about how we sometimes have to sit in the sadness of a bad day before we can move beyond it. Paired with Karen Obuhanych’s bold, emotive illustrations, readers will feel seen with this relatable story.

About the Author

Originally from Newfoundland, Heather Smith now lives in Waterloo, Ontario. Her middle-grade novel, Ebb & Flow, was short-listed for the 2018 Governor General's Literary Award and was the winner of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Her picture book, The Phone Booth in Mr. Hirota’s Garden, was the winner of the 2019 Freeman Book Award for Children's Literature. Heather is also the author of the award-winning The Agony of Bun O’Keefe. Heather's Newfoundland roots inspire much of her writing.

Karen Obuhanych is a Hawaii-based illustrator inspired daily by family, most notably her strong-minded daughter and beastly calico. Prior to working as an illustrator, Karen studied fine art with an emphasis in painting. She enjoys working with all types of paint and collage, pencils and digital media too. Karen loves keeping it simple, making it cute, and celebrating the funny stuff that happens in life.