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Mothers battling cancer become everyday superheroes, and this empowering picture book offers a respectful, uplifting approach for mothers to share their experience with their kids. With warm illustrations and candid language, it helps families navigate the difficult journey together, reinforcing love, hope, and resilience amid illness.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Jessica Reid Sliwerski
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