
I MISS MY MOMMY: 150 Portraits of Orphaned Adults
The World's First Picture Book for Big People Without Parents
All of us will have to do life without our parents at some point. Alison Garwood-Jones has written and illustrated a picture book for orphaned adults to show what the aftermath looks like.
I Miss My Mommy takes you right to the heart of the five stages of grief through 150 portraits, some grim, some funny, but all relatable. The stage you’re in may change by the hour, or even the minute. This book helps readers struggling with grief sit with emotions they’d rather avoid but can’t stop feeling.
Dip inside to find yourself, or someone you love but don’t quite understand. Better yet, present the book to someone who’s missing their mom on Mother’s Day and their dad on Father's Day.
Folks who order will receive a complimentary chapter and custom bookmark while they wait for their book to arrive. Because this is Print on Demand, shipping times are longer than Amazon.
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IPPY MEDAL WINNER
I Miss My Mommy earned a silver IPPY at the 2025 Independent Publisher Book Awards.
A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
In addition to a ⭐ starred review, I Miss My Mommy earned a spot on the Kirkus Reviews 2024 list of Best Books.

At your local library
On a budget?
I don't want my book to be out of reach for readers. That's why I am working hard to make I Miss My Mommy available at your local library. The map below tracks my progress.


We Love Our Librairies
I Miss My Mommy is available in libraries across Saskatchewan, Vancouver, Toronto, Burlington and Grimsby. If it's not available at your branch, let me know. You can also contact them to request the book (paperback or eBook). The Book Request section appears on most library websites under "Customer Feedback."
NEWSLETTER:
"Grief at The Office"
If my graphic novel follows grief through the rooms of your house, my forthcoming newsletter will explore what happens when it heads back to the office with you.
Whether you're in a "bring your whole self to work" environment or a "Hunger Games" office, new research shows that a "fix it" and "get over" attitude towards grief persists, when all people really want is validation for their need to grieve.
Every month I will interview a range of grief and workplace experts with fresh ideas about how to recognize, honour, and better support grieving employees.


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