Pelin Güneş
Illustrated by Gül Sarı
Big feelings told with gentle words.
Nazlı’s mother has been feeling down lately. She has separated from her husband, lost her job, and fallen into financial trouble. Witnessing all of this, Nazlı begins to bottle up her own troubles, acting as if everything is fine so as not to burden her mother with her own issues. After a while, overwhelmed by her own problems, Nazlı’s grandmother comes to her rescue. Nazlı and her mother learn that talking about their troubles is the first important step toward solving them.
Key Notes:
- A tender book about navigating emotional challenges within the family
- Addresses difficult life experiences such as separation, unemployment, and financial hardship with sensitivity
Full English translation available.
Themes: Family Relations, Emotions, Responsibilities, Overcoming Problems