Thursday, December 25, 2025

Something Happened to Our Mom by Ann Hazzard, PhD, Matietta Collins, PhD, and Marianne Celano, PhD - ADVISABLE

Something Happened to Our Mom: A Story about Parental Addiction by Ann Hazzard, PhD, Matietta Collins, PhD, and Marianne Celano, PhD
PICTURE BOOK Magination Press, 2025. $19. 9781433847547 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ADVISABLE 

APPEALS TO: SOME 

After Claire's mom recovers from a serious car accident, she starts acting strangely. Claire has to quit softball to take care of her brother and one morning, she calls 911 when her mom doesn't wake up. Her mother has an addiction. 

I love these titles from Magination Press. The text is honest and not judgmental. a child can see themselves or build empathy for a friend going through a similar situation. I like that Claire meets a friend in her own support group. The characters are white. 

Lisa Librarian 

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