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About The Science of Breakable Things

Reach for this book when your child is noticing a parent's retreat into depression and needs help understanding that a parent's illness is not their fault. Through the lens of a school science project, Natalie navigates the confusing and often heavy reality of her mother's clinical depression. It is a deeply empathetic look at mental health, cultural identity, and the scientific method of the human heart. Best suited for ages 10 to 12, this story provides a vital vocabulary for families to discuss invisible illnesses while maintaining a thread of hope and resilience. It validates the child's frustration while modeling healthy emotional processing.