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A gently yet honestly told story about a little girl named Imani whose mother struggles with schizophrenia and how her illness confuses, scares, and ultimately informs Imani. Beautifully illustrated and compellingly written, this is a great book to introduce young readers to mental illness and those......more

This book was Amazing. I personally am a fan of children books that touch on real and relatable topics. This book gave insight into what a child goes through when their parent has a mental breakdown. It also shines light on why it's important to pay attention to your child. I absolutely loved this bo......more

FINALLY, a book my family can relate to! My brother’s child came to live with him after an episode of mental illness by the child’s mother. We had no idea what came with his child’s experience living with a parent with a mental illness. As we read the book and discussed it, a sigh of relief and norma......more

Tough Subject Handled Lovingly I was first taken aback by the realism of the portrayal of the heroine’s mother both in pictures and words. But that feeling and experience completely justified why I believe this is a must read. It touches the core of learning how to empathize with other children. Many......more

Excellent resource for families This book is a wonderful way for families to discuss mental illness and how to handle the effects on children. Books like this are must reads for anyone struggling to understand another person's mental illness. I think child psychiatrist and counselors would also bene......more