Mommy Gets Very Sad Sometimes: A Little Truths Book

Sometimes Mommy stays in bed. The house feels quieter. Even the sunflowers seem to droop.Billie doesn't know why - only that it happens sometimes, and that it is not their fault. On sad days, Billie leaves drawings outside the door and makes toast the way Mommy likes it. Nan comes on the hard days. She says Mommy has always come back from being sad. Billie holds onto that like something warm in a pocket.One morning, Mommy is in the kitchen again. Not dancing yet. But standing up, making breakfast. She ruffles Billie's hair. She is still Mommy. And Billie is right here with her.Mommy Gets Very Sad Sometimes is a warm, honest picture book for children aged 3-7 whose parent experiences depression or periods of low mood. Told entirely from a child's point of view, it names the experience without diagnosing it - and lands on being held, not on fixing Mommy.Perfect for: - Parents wanting to help a child understand difficult days- School counselors and early childhood educators- Families navigating parental mental health with young children- Gifting to a child who is confused or worried about a parentIllustrated in warm watercolor, this book is gentle, specific, and never talks down to children.Includes a Note for Grown-Ups with conversation starters at the back.Little Truths - small books about the things children notice and don't ask about.