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The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster
The Tricky Sticky Addiction Monster tackles a heavy subject in a lighthearted and straightforward manner. Sam is a young boy whose mom meets the Addiction Monster. As the Monster gains a hold on her, Sam learns that it is addiction, not his mom, that is the problem, that it's not his fault, and that he will be okay- no matter what happens.
The addiction that Sam's mom struggles with is not specified, allowing the book to be a help in many situations.
This book is a wonderful conversation starter, and a help for anyone looking for a way to explain addiction to a child, ages 5-10 years old.
Beautifully illustrated, it's a must-have resource for therapists, social workers, foster parents, counsellors, teachers, and anyone spending time with a child who has experienced the consequences of addiction.
The addiction that Sam's mom struggles with is not specified, allowing the book to be a help in many situations.
This book is a wonderful conversation starter, and a help for anyone looking for a way to explain addiction to a child, ages 5-10 years old.
Beautifully illustrated, it's a must-have resource for therapists, social workers, foster parents, counsellors, teachers, and anyone spending time with a child who has experienced the consequences of addiction.
- GenresAddiction
36 pages, Paperback
Published February 6, 2022
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April 13, 2026
very well written
I have been in recovery for 18 years when my children were 5 ,4 and 1 years old when I went to rehabilitation. This story is in my opinion so true. My children are aall older now but they had questions and still do . At that time there weren’t books like this and being a woman and young mom it was shameful and the guilt was horrible. I was able to beat the addiction monster but the tentacles are always around. My children know it is not their fault but at the time they did not understand .
I have been in recovery for 18 years when my children were 5 ,4 and 1 years old when I went to rehabilitation. This story is in my opinion so true. My children are aall older now but they had questions and still do . At that time there weren’t books like this and being a woman and young mom it was shameful and the guilt was horrible. I was able to beat the addiction monster but the tentacles are always around. My children know it is not their fault but at the time they did not understand .
July 24, 2024
Perfect
As a step mom who’s watching her step son struggle with his mom being gone, this book really will help a younger child understand what’s going on. It doesn’t give them all the answers but it’s a step in the right direction of an 8 year old understanding what’s going on.
As a step mom who’s watching her step son struggle with his mom being gone, this book really will help a younger child understand what’s going on. It doesn’t give them all the answers but it’s a step in the right direction of an 8 year old understanding what’s going on.
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