Mamma Has a Black Dog
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Black dog was big, black dog was rough. He made Mamma feel like she was not good enough. Mamma decided black dog must go. She went to the doctor to get back her glow. She was tired of black dog bossing her about. She was tired of black dog and she wanted him out.
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About the Book
Mamma Had a Black Dog aims to delicately explain from the perspective of a young child the impact of depression on an entire family. It uses the metaphor of a black dog to help explain the struggle that families face when dealing with depression.
About the Author
Shannon Viertel is an emerging author and early-childhood teacher. She resides in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband and their three young boys. Shannon is passionate about protecting the innocence of childhood and surrounding her family with nature.