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Maya's Heavy Backpack : A Story About Depression, Hope, and Letting Others Help Carry the Load

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Overview

Sometimes sadness feels heavier than anyone can see.

Maya used to enjoy painting, playing with friends, and exploring the world around her. But lately, everything feels harder. She feels tired all the time, struggles to enjoy her favorite activities, and carries a secret burden that no one else can see: an invisible backpack that grows heavier every day.

When a caring counselor helps Maya understand what she's experiencing, she learns an important lesson: she doesn't have to carry the weight alone.

Through family support, healthy routines, therapy, and honest conversations about feelings, Maya discovers that asking for help is brave and that hope can grow even during difficult times.

Maya's Heavy Backpack is a compassionate and age-appropriate children's book that introduces young readers to depression and persistent sadness while offering reassurance, understanding, and practical coping skills.

Perfect for:

  • Children ages 5-10
  • Parents and caregivers
  • School counselors
  • Therapists and mental health professionals
  • Classroom social-emotional learning programs
  • Families discussing emotions and mental health

Part of the Brave Minds Library series, helping children understand mental health with kindness, knowledge, and hope.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798181275331
  • ISBN-10: 9798181275331
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: June 2026
  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.08 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.22 pounds
  • Page Count: 32

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