Mommy Goes to Meetings
Amy Liz Harrison
Mommy Goes to Meetings
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Amy Liz Harrison
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Mommy isn’t just going to meetings—she’s on a brave journey to get better. Loving someone who’s struggling can be hard, but it shows how strong families really are. This story reveals why hope and love matter most when things feel tough.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Mommy Goes to Meetings is a gently written children’s book that helps young readers understand and cope with a family member’s struggle with substance abuse. Written from a child’s perspective, it offers an age-appropriate introduction to mental health challenges and recovery while emphasizing love and resilience. Suitable for ages 5-8, it supports conversations about difficult topics in a sensitive, reassuring way.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798985694543
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Kiss Your Brain
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction