Pockets Full of Rocks

Written by Yair Engelberg · Illustrated by MacKenzie Haley

A girl seeks to understand her father's depression, hoping for his return to happiness.

4.0 Goodreads · 127 ratings

32 pages· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Ella, a curious young girl, gently questions her father about his depression. Through their heartfelt exchanges, she learns about his struggles and clings to the hope of seeing him happy again. As Ella navigates her father's mental illness, her innocent inquiries reveal the profound impact of understanding and empathy. Will her father's answers bring clarity and healing to their lives? This touching story offers a compassionate look at a child's perspective on mental health, serving as a guide for families and professionals alike.

From the publisher

This gentle, hopeful book will help kids cope with a parent’s mental illness. As a young girl gently questions her depressed father, he offers direct answers that help her understand what he is going through and promotes the hope that he will become his old self again. This gentle, hopeful book is developmentally appropriate–examples of the father’s behavior are spot-on and Ella’s questions are exactly the kinds of questions a child would ask–and will be very useful guide for parents as well as psychologist and mental health professionals working young children.

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