A children’s book by Sonya Evariste
Mommy Missing?
A Gentle Story About Love, Loss, and Learning to Smile Again
Coming soon Available November 13, 2026
When someone you love is gone, where does all that love go?
Five-year-old Zuri loves to laugh, play, and give the biggest hugs. But when her mommy dies, everything suddenly feels different.
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Some days Zuri feels sad. Other days she feels angry, confused, or unsure of what she’s feeling at all. With the comfort of her favorite teddy bear, the loving support of Daddy and Grandma, and the memories she holds close, Zuri begins to discover something important: even when someone we love is no longer here, the love we shared never disappears.
Mommy Missing? is a beautifully illustrated, heartfelt story that helps young children navigate grief, express difficult emotions, and understand that healing takes time.
Perfect for
- Children ages 5–8 experiencing the death of a parent or loved one
- Parents, grandparents, and caregivers supporting grieving children
- School counselors, teachers, therapists, and grief-support professionals
- Families looking for gentle ways to talk about death, remembrance, and love
A reassuring reminder that it’s okay to cry, okay to remember, and okay to smile again.
Because love doesn’t disappear.