Thomas's Drawings

"What if Mummy's mind played a trick on her and swapped her coloured crayons for grey ones? And no matter how hard she tried, she could only see things that were dull and dreary."

Life can be challenging for kids, especially when they don't know why their loved ones don't seem like their usual selves. In "Thomas's Drawings," author Rebecca May Smith shares a heartwarming story about a little boy named Thomas who learns about his mummy's sadness and finds hope and understanding through creativity and love.

♥ One day Thomas notices that his mummy is not quite herself. He learns that his mummy is feeling sad inside. But Auntie Jo has a special trick to help Thomas understand his mummy's feelings and brighten up their world.

Through the power of imagination and art, Thomas learns about depression. From drawing his mummy in her beautiful blue dress to creating a bright and sunny beach, Thomas knows that even when things seem dull and dreary, a little love and colour can make a big difference.

This touching and uplifting story about the power of love, imagination, and creativity in adversity is written in gentle, empathy-filled, age-appropriate language and illustrated with beautiful images.

"Thomas's Drawings" is a powerful tool for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and child youth care workers to help young children understand and make sense of clinical depression. With its empowering message of hope and resilience, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to support a child through a loved one's despair.

As a bonus gift, "Thomas's Drawings" can be downloaded as an audiobook, so you and your child can connect over this story in a whole new way. And for those who love to colour, we've included delightful colouring pages that bring the book's enchanting illustrations to life. Kids can bring their creativity to the story and engage with the characters, just as Thomas did with his Auntie Jo.

Whether you're reading, listening, or colouring, "Thomas's Drawings" is a lovely way to connect with a child and help them find comfort and hope in the face of a loved one's depression.

Both an English/AUS/NZ and a USA version are available.