When Mom's Away
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2021
- Category
- Parents, Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries, Daily Activities
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781772601756
- Publish Date
- Apr 2021
- List Price
- $18.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781772602258
- Publish Date
- Apr 2021
- List Price
- $24.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 6 to 8
- Grade: 1 to 4
- Reading age: 6 to 8
Description
Things are changing for one little girl whose mom is a busy doctor. When her mom has to be in quarantine—sleeping on a cot in their garage to keep the family safe from the virus—the girl does her best to be brave. She and her dad spend time together, she goes to school online, and she helps her grandparents too…making sure to wave so they know it's her!
They join their neighbours outside to thank the doctors and nurses around the world for their hard work. But of course the highlight of the day is when mom comes home, and they wave to each other through the window. A great story to inspire hope and confidence in both little ones and big ones when times may seem uncertain.
About the authors
Layla Ahmad is a writer with a background in marketing and communications largely in media and entertainment. She has worked with The Drake Hotel, RBC, Diply, Blue Ant Media, MaRS, and The Port Authority of New York City. She has been published by Meredith, Clover, Fan Sided, Chill House, and has collaborated with Man Repeller. She lives in Toronto.
Farida Zaman is an illustrator and designer. She runs school workshops for children to share her love of art, guest lectures at art colleges, and gives regular readings from books she has illustrated. Farida studied at Chelsea School of Art and Wimbledon College, both in London, followed by freelance work in Geneva, London, and New York, where her clients have included Swatch, Body Shop, London Underground, and The New York Times. She is a member of the Society of Illustrators and lives in Toronto.
Editorial Reviews
"...an excellent read for children who are upset or perplexed by all the changes they have faced in recent months due to the pandemic."
Winnipeg Free Press
...this issue-based story is a timely discussion prompt.
Kirkus Reviews
When Mom’s Away is a heartwarming, relatable story that would make for an excellent addition to any school or home library.
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Ahmad’s prose is straightforward; textured art by Zaman enlivens each text-heavy page of this realistic pandemic primer.
Publishers Weekly
