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When Mummy Had Cancer is a touching and hopeful story that explores a family’s journey through a challenging time, told from the perspective of a young child. Life is full of joy, especially when the family dances together in the kitchen—but everything changes when Mummy discovers she has cancer.

Through tender moments of fear, sadness, and bravery, the family learns to face the illness together. With gentle honesty, this beautifully illustrated picture book helps children understand complex emotions, offering comfort and reassurance. It encourages them to talk about their feelings, ask questions, and find strength in the love and support of their family.

With engaging questions woven into the story, When Mummy Had Cancerinvites young readers to reflect on their own emotions and reminds them that even in hard times, there’s always room for hope, healing, and maybe even a little dancing.

When Mummy Had Cancer

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  • Priyanka is a devoted teacher and children's life coach, she has dedicated her career to nurturing the emotional growth and confidence of young minds. But her most profound lessons in courage and strength came through her own battle with cancer.

    In 2022, Priyanka received a life-altering diagnosis while her children were just 4 and 2 years old. With unwavering determination and the support of her family and Macmillan breast care nurses, she faced the challenges ahead with remarkable grace and honesty.

    Drawing from her own experiences,  Priyanka has penned this heartwarming picture book aimed at helping families cope with illness and adversity. With tender illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, Priyanka invites children and parents to embrace vulnerability, share their emotions, and find strength in togetherness.

  • Debasmita is a Kirkus Best Prize nominated, Junior Library Guild (JLG) GoldSelection, Skipping Stones Honor, and Silver Nautilus award-winning, children’s book illustrator, graphic novelist, and an art-for-change advocate. Born in Calcutta, in India, Debasmita now lives in the UK after receiving her First Class Distinction MA Degree in Children’s Book Illustrations & Graphic Novels from London. Debasmita’s illustrated stories have been published in the UK, USA, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, and Denmark. Partnering with global development agencies, national book councils, artistic networks, and international schools, Debasmita trains emerging visual storytellers. She actively advocates for diversity and multiculturalism in children’s literature.

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