When Mom Feels Great Then We Do Too! Published by Acorn Publishing on September 23, 2022 Genres: Juvenile Fiction / Family / Parents
Pages: 38
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When Mom, one day, came home and said, "I think I better get in bed"
It was up to us to get together
As a team so she'd feel better
We came up with all sorts of things to do
Because "when mom feels great then we do too!"
Review:
When Mom Feels Great Then We Do Too! is a beautifully illustrated rhyming children’s book about staying positive and making the most out of life when a parent gets sick. The mom in the story is battling cancer, and we see the father, kids, and grandma come together to help with the housekeeping, keep the kids entertained, and cheer up the mother during this uncertain time. It’s a lighthearted and refreshing story of happiness and hope around a topic that can be scary and upsetting but is an issue many families battle daily. Having children think of ways to cheer their families on in the battle can make them feel like they have some power in a situation that can be overwhelming. The story may also help children to open up about their feelings during this difficult time.
One evening the kids and their father make Mom’s favorite dinner – wieners and asparagus. The author has included the recipe at the back of the book for anyone who wants to try it out at home. This book is appropriate for younger kids and would be a helpful addition to the library for any family dealing with parental illness.
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About Phyllis Schwartz
Phyllis Schwartz is a married mother of two, who, after a highly successful career in the TV news business, finally has the luxury to indulge in and focus on her “civilian” writing. Even as a kid, she kept a diary and wrote little stories and poems, a creative release that continued well into adulthood. She wrote news by day and poetry by night. And despite battling three different types of cancer over more than three decades, she is still filled with energy, joy, and optimism, and she looks forward to writing more poetry and children’s books.
Her writing centers on the beauty she finds daily: Her friends, husband, and two children, as well as her garden and her beautiful beach town residence in dreamy Encinitas, provide continued inspiration for her verse.
