Children’s books from a mother’s heart
You are seen.
You are not alone.
A portrait of Christine, coming soon
I write the stories I wished my own children could read on the hard nights. Pull up a chair. There is a place for you here.
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For the child who cries when nobody is watching.
A gentle, watercolor picture book that speaks straight to the kids who feel left out, overlooked, or not enough, and to the mothers who love them. Page after page: you are not alone.
Why I write
“I’ve always wanted to inspire people and help them. It’s just how I’m made. I see someone in need, and I want to help.”
Christine Schrade
From the blog
All articles →For parents
What to say when your child feels left out
The words that help, and the ones to gently set down. A mother's honest guide to sitting with a child in the moment it hurts, without rushing to fix it.
The story behind the books
Why I wrote this for Autumn
The night that started it all, and the promise I wanted every child to hear.
For educators
Picture books for kids who feel invisible
A small, honest list for counselors and teachers building a social and emotional shelf.
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