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Sometimes Stormy : A story about finding calm and staying safe when someone you love drinks too much - Amanda Davis

Sometimes Stormy

A story about finding calm and staying safe when someone you love drinks too much

By: Amanda Davis

Hardcover | 7 October 2025

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Sometimes Stormy tells the story of a boy learning to cope with his dadâs alcohol struggles. With tips, resources, and expert advice, it offers support for kids.



Help children ages 5-8 understand and cope with a parentâs substance use disorder



Sometimes Stormy explores what itâs like to live with a parent struggling with alcohol use disorder. A young boy named Ezra realizes his dad is plagued by a troubling stormâ"the Sometimes Stormâ"that sometimes visits their home and changes Dad. He goes searching for the stormâs favorite thing, hoping that he can make it go away. But when the storm persists, Ezra turns to caring adults, who help him discover how to live with the Sometimes Storm instead.



This empathetic book includes a note from author Amanda Davis, relaying her inspiration for the story and setting the stage for a difficult but necessary topic. The book includes additional support materials, including a glossary, a message to adults, and online resources. With Sometimes Stormy, children can gain the skills and understanding to cope with a situation that is out of their control.



  • Offers an age-appropriate explanation of alcohol use disorder
  • Models strategies for coping with a stressful home situation
  • Teaches children to seek support from a trusted adult
  • Explains that adult addiction is not a childâs fault or responsibility to fix
  • Contains helpful resources for children and families


Sometimes Stormy is for children from all backgrounds and the adults who support them. Itâs an excellent resource for parents, teachers, mental health professionals, and others who need to help children understand that substance use is not their fault and how to find calm and stay safe when the storm surges.

Industry Reviews

"Sometimes Stormy is a compassionate and powerful resource for children navigating the emotional landscape of living with a loved one who struggles with addiction, substance use, or mental health challenges. Through heartfelt storytelling, this book offers young readers a mirror to their own experiencesâ"a place where they can feel seen, understood, and less alone. A vital addition to any home or therapeutic setting, Sometimes Stormy reminds every child: You are not alone, you are not responsible for someone elses choices, and no matter what storms come, you are always loved." -Jazmine Albarian, M.S. Counseling, LMFT



"When a loved one struggles with addiction, it can be a scary and confusing time for children. Sometimes Stormy is a much-needed book and resource that delicately addresses the topic of substance use disorder for children who have witnessed it, in a child-appropriate way. Amanda Davis has a gift for writing on the difficult situations that children face. An important book counselors, teachers, librarians, and families will want to add to their library." -Joanna Rowland, author of The Memory Box: A Book About Grief and Big Bear Was Not the Same

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