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Mommy's Battery, a children's picture book about a parent's chronic fatigue and spoon theory, Book 2 of the Little Hearts Big Feelings series by The Unbroken Smile

Little Hearts, Big Feelings, book two

Mommy's Battery

Some mornings Mommy's battery starts the day already half empty. Eight-year-old Theo learns why, that it is not his fault, and that couch night is still together-night. The energy book, spoon theory in words a child can hold, written by a mom whose own battery runs low. Ages 4 to 10. In paperback or Kindle on Amazon, or as a digital download for iPad and Kindle.

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    A child needs plain, reassuring words for a hard family season

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    You want to begin a conversation without frightening her

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    You need a story that makes every feeling welcome

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