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Where Did Mommy Go? - by Kandace Marugg (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • This book was written for young children to help them understand why mommy or daddy has to go away for an extended time to a treatment center to "get better.
  • 3-6 Years
  • 8.0" x 8.0" Paperback
  • 36 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book



Spooks the cat is worried that her mommy sometimes acts weird after drinking her strange milk. Daddy explains that mommy is going away to a treatment center to get better so she won't have to drink her strange milk anymore.



Book Synopsis



This book was written for young children to help them understand why mommy or daddy has to go away for an extended time to a treatment center to "get better." This can seem like a difficult conversation to have with a 3-6-year old. Children of this age may not understand why their parent is going away and can be confused and even frightened. In many cases, they may know on some level that there is something going on, and often a simple explanation will suffice, that mommy or daddy is going away for a while to get better and that they will return soon. Explaining to a child that they will be safe and taken care of while their parent is gone will help them feel confident in this new change in their life.


In this book, Spook's mommy is going to a treatment center so she can get better and doesn't have to drink her strange milk anymore. Parents going into treatment will also benefit by sharing this book with their 3-6-year old, opening up communication and making the explanation easier.



Review Quotes




This book offers a direct explanation, with simple language and beautiful illustrations, while addressing a difficult family topic of what is happening when a parent goes to treatment. I am a counselor and a person in recovery, as well as an Adult Child of an Alcoholic, so I know how hard these conversations can be, especially for young children. The book is written in simple language that makes it easy for children to understand. This would be a wonderful resource for parents who are going to treatment. I especially like the Tips and Resource List at the end.

-Chanda Palacios, LADC Supervisor


I think its great! I also think its perfect for the younger age audience to explain and also liked that you put resources in the back. I work in the schools and think this would be great in our elementary schools!

-Mallory Fuchs, LADC, Chemical Health Specialist



Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 8.0 Inches (W) x .09 Inches (D)
Weight: .21 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3-6 Years
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 36
Publisher: Amaranth Press
Theme: Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse
Format: Paperback
Author: Kandace Marugg
Language: English
Street Date: October 27, 2020
TCIN: 1002714971
UPC: 9780998031781
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-8794
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.09 inches length x 8 inches width x 8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.21 pounds
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