Les Hauts Et Les Bas - by Nancy Macnairn (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Une fillette affronte les hauts et les bas de la vie quotidienne avec une mère bipolaire. Les changements d'humeur de sa maman affectent profondément sa vie et celle de son frère. Malgré tous les défis, elle ne doute jamais de l'amour inconditionnel de sa maman.

Inspiré de la propre expérience de l'auteure qui a grandi avec un parent qui souffrait du trouble bipolaire. L'auteure aborde cette réalité dans sa note d'auteur où elle partage des chiffres sur les personnes touchées par cette maladie en Amérique du Nord. Ce fait un excellent point de départ pour la conversation et une excellente ressource pour les familles. Également disponible sous le titre UPS and DOWNS en anglais.

Review Quotes

"UPS and DOWNS is a beautifully illustrated picture book....It is great to see books being published that tackle the subject of mental health with sensitivity and that these books are being made available to schools, daycares, and libraries. UPS and DOWNS by Nancy MacNairn is a wonderful educational tool to help children understand Bipolar Disorder or to understand what their peers may be experiencing at home and that their 'normal' may be quite different."

"This is a very important book about mental health issues that young people can learn about and think about."

"This picture book highlights the struggles but also presents the love between the girl and her mother...This book uses gentle and vivid words, illustrations, and plain language to tell a beautiful story. I believe all readers can gain knowledge and understanding about this disease. I loved Ups and Downs because it presents a diverse portrait of being a mother... This book helps readers break down the 'perfect mother' stereotype, showing that love is the most important thing between a mother and her children."

Highly Recommended, 5 stars