Adam Ciccio (1983) was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was raised in Savannah, Georgia, and attended high school at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, GA. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in English from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) in 2006 and with a master of science in psychological counseling at Salem State University (Salem, MA) in 2012. Adam owns an outpatient mental health practice for children and adults in Marblehead, Massachusetts, the same town in which he currently resides. He’s the author of several picture books that focus on developmental growth and self-confidence during early childhood.

A heartwarming story about conquering depression with the support of caring friends. For frogs and friends ages 5 years and up.

This is Jeff. He used to be a happy frog. He loved hopping from lily pad to lily pad with his three friends, Dominic, Fred, and Alice. But when his best friend, Dominic, suddenly moves away, Jeff feels so sad that he loses his hop. Can his friends find a way to help Jeff hop again?

This heartwarming story, crafted by author and child psychologist Adam Ciccio, addresses the challenges of depression and the pain of saying goodbye. For children ages 5 and up, it serves as a powerful resource for promoting mental well-being and self-acceptance. With its simple narrative and charming pastel illustrations, this book makes complex emotions accessible to young readers, opening up conversations about sadness and the support of caring friends.