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$18.99
Can a family heal after addiction touches their lives? In this heartfelt story, two siblings begin to understand what happened to their mom–and how love and support can help them move forward.
Something Happened to Our Mom is a compassionate picture book that gently introduces children to the topic of parental addiction. When Claire and Emmett notice changes in their mom after a car accident, they feel confused and scared. But with honesty, support, and time, they begin to understand what addiction means–and that they are not alone.
Helps children understand addiction in age-appropriate, emotionally safe ways
Encourages empathy, emotional awareness, and open family conversations
Perfect for ages 5-9–ideal for family reading, classrooms, therapy, and support groups
Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association–trusted experts in children’s emotional development
| Weight | 0.53 lbs |
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| Grade | 1, 2, 3, K |
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| Format | Hardcover |
| Written By | Ann, Hazzard |
| Publication Date | 10/07/2025 |
| Genre | Alcohol, Illnesses & Injuries, Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | Drugs, Substance Abuse ; Juvenile Fiction | Family | Parents ; Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases |
Her acclaimed book, The Lonely Queue: The forgotten history of the courageous Chinese Americans in Los Angeles, was described by the Los Angeles Times as “a bilingual book that celebrates the Chinese American community of Southern California… with the intimacy of a family album and the authority of a historical monograph.” The Lonely Queue won the 2002 Clarion Award for best nonfiction book.
Smith’s first children’s book Mei Ling in China City was named the winners of the 2009 Chinese American Librarian Association Best Children’s Book Award, 2008 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award and 2008 Independent Publisher Award. Her books are available in multiple language editions.
