Kevin Kenny (3)

This book tells the story of a little girl who has an alcoholic mother and who's family is in turmoil as a result. It also deals with the mother going to rehab. I liked this book much better than Don't Hurt Me Mama, as I felt it portrayed a more realistic situation. It ends with the girl's father telling her that when mom comes home she is going to need a lot of support from those who love her and that she may not be better immediately. To me, it just offered a more realistic perspective. I show more myself have had an alcoholic parent and I know that everything is not always perfect and that it is a day by day process, just as this book describes.

Ages: 4 and up
Source: I believe Casey brought this in to class, but it can be found at the Pierce County library as well. show less

"Sometimes My Mom Drinks Too Much" is told from the perspective of a young girl named Maureen attempting to understand her mother's addiction to alcohol. There are times when Maureen is confused by her mother's behavior, and other times when she feels embarrassed. Maureen even begins to believe she is somehow causing her mother's addiction, but her father reassures her it is not her fault. Maureen's mother decides to get help for her addiction and Maureen and her father agree they will do show more all they can and hope for the best.
Age: 4-8
Source: Pierce College Library show less

A story of a young girl and how her mommy drinks too much. She tries to understand why her mom drinks so much but she struggles as to learning why.

This book is about a little girl trying to understand why her mom is different. Her mom sometimes can not talk clearly. With her fathers help she learns that her mommy drinks a little do much often. She has an addiction to alcohol. Her father explains that its not her fault. In the end her mother does end up getting help. This book teaches children about the emotions they may have when dealing with a parent that has an addiction.
Source- Yelm Library
Age- 4 up or when needed