A Kids Book About Depression

by Kileah Mcilvain

Published 23 January 2025

Learn about what depression looks and feels like and how we can find hope during it.

This is a kids’ book about depression. It doesn't shy away from the complexities of childhood depression or what getting help might look like, by communicating its signs and effects in an empathetic and child-friendly way.

This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand what depression is, and how to cope with it in their lives. It gives an honest perspective on what depression feels like, what life looks like with it, and the hope that comes with being known and being loved through it.

A Kids Book About Depression features:

  • A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.
  • A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.
  • An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.


Tackling important discourse together!

The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic.


A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.