Mommy Has an Owie: Explaining a Parent's Cancer to a Child

by Tiffany Williford, Babe and Butter (Illustrator)

Overview

Author Tiffany Williford wrote her first book, Daddy Has an Owie for her young daughter when her husband was battling cancer. The book was created out of necessity, after looking but not finding the right words and materials online and in libraries to explain to her daughter about her dad's cancer. Daddy Has an Owie and this book, Mommy Has an Owie was written to help parents be able to talk to their children about the heavy topic of cancer in a lighthearted way. The character gives perspective from a young girl getting understanding of her mom's cancer, chemo, hair loss, and other symptoms that come along with her illness. With its heartwarming and whimsical illustrations, Mommy Has an Owie is a great book for any parent, caregiver, or grandparent to help explain any type of cancer to a child.

Appropriate for ages 3 to 12.

Part of proceeds from this book goes to charity.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733870412
Publisher:	Williford LLC
Publication date:	04/01/2019
Pages:	26
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.07(d)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

TIFFANY WILLIFORD, created this book out of a need for her daughter. While her husband Demetrius was going through chemotherapy she was desperately looking for the right book or words to explain cancer to her daughter Aaliyah. Out of necessity, this book was born. Tiffany is a mother to two amazing and entertaining little girls, living in Chandler, Arizona. It is pretty rare but she is somewhat of a native of Arizona (raised not born). An Arizona State University alumni with a Bachelors in Marketing. Writer by day and reader by night, she enjoys nothing more than to curl up with tea and a good book. Tiffany is passionate about helping others which is the motivation behind publishing this book. She is the founder of the Demetrius Tirrell Williford Scholarship which provides funds to high school seniors graduating with a focus in STEM. You can connect with Tiffany on Instagram @tiffanywilliford_ or Facebook at www.facebook.com/tiffanyhwilliford. You can also visit her website tiffanywilliford.com, to sign up for emails about new releases.

To Learn more about the DTW Scholarship visit Facebook: Demetrius Tirrell Williford Memorial Scholarship