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Get Well Soon
Get Well Soon
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Country: Philippines
Ages: 5-8
Author: Liwliwa Malabed
Publisher: Singapore Book Council
Illustrator: Saumya Oberoi
Story Source: StoryWeaver

About The Story

Mental health issues, like depression, can affect anyone—from children to the elderly. In this story, Dre notices his beloved grandmother is no longer herself. She’s stopped going to the park, avoids conversation, and seems lost in sadness. Rather than give up, Dre offers her small acts of kindness—flowers, little notes, drawings, even a frog—all simple gifts from the heart. Gradually, these gestures begin to lift her grandmother’s spirits. This tender story demonstrates how emotional well-being is supported not only by professionals but also by love, observation, and patient care within families.

Themes

Family & Friends
Health & Wellbeing
SEL

Sub Themes

Intergenerational Bonds
Mental Health Awareness
Care for the elderly
Grandparents

Parent-Teacher Guide

Learning Outcome

  • Understand that emotional health is just as important as physical health.
  • Learn that people of any age—grandparents and even children—can feel sad or be depressed.
  • Discover how empathy, small acts of kindness, and patience—like Dre’s—can make a big difference.
  • Be encouraged to observe, care, and communicate gently with loved ones

Lesson Plan

  • Use this story to introduce children to emotional awareness and the importance of family support in times of sadness.

Activities

  • Empathy Jar: Children draw or write small gestures they could do to cheer someone up.
  • Feelings Wheel: Introduce different emotions and discuss ways to recognize and respond to them.
  • Kindness Art: Create a picture or letter for someone who might be feeling lonely or sad.

Story Discussion Guide

Before reading

  • What do you do when someone in your family is feeling sad?
  • Do older people (like grandparents) also feel upset sometimes?

During reading

  • What changes does Dre notice in his grandmother?
  • How does he try to cheer her up?
  • What are some of the gifts Dre brings, and how does his grandmother react?

After reading

  • What changes does Dre notice in his grandmother?
  • How does he try to cheer her up?
  • What are some of the gifts Dre brings, and how does his grandmother react?

Applicable Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being

Is reflected in the story’s focus on recognizing depression and the role of familial care in recovery

SDG 4 – Quality Education

Supports teaching empathy and emotional literacy through stories.

SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

Addresses the need to normalize mental health conversations across age, gender, and cultural lines.

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