this book is about a little girl named Annie, and her mom. Through the story Annie's mom is going through changes. Some mornings Annie's mom is so happy that she can't stop smiling, and other mornings Annie's mom is so upset. Annie's grandmother explain's to Annie that her momma is sick, mental illness, but that her mom still loves her.

ages- 4-6
sources- googeld

When I first read the description of this book, I was eager to read it and see how the author portrayed such a sensitive topic to young readers. Although the book shows the support system surrounding Annie, it briefly touches on her mother's mental illness which more mature readers can assume is bipolar disorder. However, it stereotypes the mental illness and includes little to no relevant information about the disease-it almost paints Annie's mother in a negative light that I did not understand. I think that the author could have done a much better job portraying mental illness in a more positive way. ( )

This book is a sad reminder of what some children have to deal with on a daily basis. Annie, the little girl in this book had a grandmother and neighbors who were able to help support her and encourage her through her mother's mental illness. Unfortunately, many other children do not have that kind of support system. This book was written with empathy toward the child and the mother with the mental illness. Hopefully, it can help other children in the same predicament. ( )

Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry tells the story of a little girl, Annie, and her mom. Throughout the story, we see all of the changes that Annie's mom goes through. Some mornings Annie's mom is so happy that she can't stop smiling, and other mornings Annie's mom is so upset that she won't crack a smile. Annie's grandmother explain's to Annie that her momma is sick, but that it is okay because momma still loves her. This book is a perfect example of realistic fiction because of the so real topic that it discusses, and it would serve as a great introduction to mental illnesses for children who can't quite understand them yet. I throughly enjoyed reading this book, and I would recommend it for children and even adults who want to learn more about mental health. ( )

Annie's mother has good days and sometimes she has bad days. When Annie's mother is angry her grandmother keeps her calm to tells her to remember what to do. Estimated age group 3-5 years