COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | When the Sky Feels Heavy

When the Sky Feels Heavy
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We are very pleased to be giving away three copies of Luciana Valbuena’s book, ‘When the Sky Feels Heavy’, to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

When the Sky Feels HeavyAbout When the Sky Feels Heavy

A beautiful story that supports mothers and children, and promotes empathy and understanding on emotionally heavy days.

Follow mothers as they fight a hidden enemy. It is not a dragon or a monster but a shadow lurking in their minds.

Join us on this thrilling journey as our heroes take on the mysterious challenge, threatening to take over, proving that even in the darkest times, courage can light the way. Are you ready to join their adventure?

When the Sky Feels Heavy is a beautifully written and illustrated story that supports both mothers and children. It helps children understand that even parents can have hard days, encouraging empathy and emotional awareness from an early age.

For mothers, especially those in the early stages of motherhood, this book offers comfort and reassurance. It gently acknowledges the emotional challenges they may be facing and reminds them that they’re not alone.

Children will love the story and illustrations, while mothers will appreciate the underlying message of strength, vulnerability, and hope. It’s a meaningful book for the whole family, opening the door to important conversations, building understanding, and helping create a more supportive home environment for everyone.

About the Author

Luciana Valbuena is a New Zealand-based children’s author and mental health advocate. Becoming a mother was her greatest dream, but the reality of early motherhood, especially facing postpartum depression, was more complex than she imagined. Inspired by her personal journey, she wrote When the Sky Feels Heavy to support other mothers navigating similar emotional challenges. Her mission is to remind them of their strength and to create safe, understanding spaces for honest conversations about maternal mental health.

Luciana plays the cello as a personal hobby and finds comfort in poetry, which she sees as a beautiful way to express what words alone often cannot. She’s passionate about storytelling and animation, and believes books are vital for nurturing a child’s imagination and brain development. Through her writing, she hopes to bring comfort, connection, and hope to families everywhere.

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Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
    2. Competition closes on the 11th June 2025, winners will be notified via email by 12th June 2025.
    3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be sent. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
    4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
    5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
    6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
    7. One entry per household.
    8. Prize in non transferrable.
    9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize can only be redeemed within New Zealand.
    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, please check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.