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The book

When the Sky Feels Heavy

A heartfelt children's book that honours the strength and love of Mums. For little hands to hold, and for mothers to feel seen.

Written by
Luciana Valbuena
Illustrated by
Catalina Bobadilla
ISBN
9780473706357
Published by
PaperWave
Buy at Wheelers Books

Also available to order through good bookshops across Aotearoa.

Who it's for

For little hands

A picture book a child can hold, point at and ask questions about. The illustrations carry the feeling even before the words land.

For mothers

Underneath the children's story is a second one, written for whoever is reading it aloud. Many mums tell us they cried the first time.

For the people around her

Partners, grandparents, midwives and teachers. A gentle way into a conversation that is hard to start from nothing.

The book out in the world

An inside spread showing the illustrated night skyA child holding the book on a pillowIllustration of a child and the cloud character at nightA stack of copies of the bookA child reading the book in a chairIllustration of a mother with two children

Every copy starts a conversation

If this book might help someone you know, it is available now through Wheelers.