Grief is often difficult for a young child to process and experiencing the gradual transition and death of a mother with a terminal illness can be confusing and hard to accept. The Day My Mother Flew Away was written by a Clinical Psychologist to help explain the stages of grief to a child and provide coping skills to help heal and move forward in life. This book is perfect for a child experiencing the loss of a mother and in need of uplifting and resources, but the story also provides a poetic and rhythmic story desired to capture the attention of children and adults.