Missing Momma A Picture Book
“Missing Momma A Picture Book” by Winsome Bingham is a tender exploration of family dynamics and the impact of PTSD, published by Abrams, Incorporated in 2024. This 48-page picture book is presented in English and features illustrations by Rahele Jomepour Bell, offering a heartfelt narrative that addresses the challenges faced by a child when a parent returns from deployment changed by their experiences.
The story follows a young narrator, affectionately referred to as “Baby,” who grapples with the absence of their mother’s warmth and engagement after her return from service. Through themes of family life and growing up, the book illustrates the enduring love within a family, even during difficult times. As the narrator seeks to reconnect with their mother, the narrative emphasizes the importance of support and understanding, making it a meaningful read for children navigating similar experiences.
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A tender picture book about a veteran’s PTSD and a family’s love for each other–on good days and hard days–from award-winning creators Winsome Bingham and Rahele Jomepour Bell
Momma wears combat boots, a camouflage jacket, and a U.S. ARMY tag on her chest. She is a fighter for her country’s freedom, but she is also a fighter for her family. When Momma comes home from a long deployment, however, something has changed. Our narrator, Momma’s “Baby,” misses the big hugs, uniform fashion shows, and music mornings they used to share. And she really misses planting vegetables together. Now her Momma won’t even come out to the garden. But maybe, just maybe, she can bring the garden to Momma.
Missing Momma is the poignant and ultimately hopeful, comforting story of a child with a parent affected by PTSD. Sensitively written by Winsome Bingham and movingly illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell, Missing Momma beautifully reminds kids that a family’s love endures even on days that aren’t picture perfect.
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