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Creating meaningful children's books about real-life parenting, messy moments and unconditional love

When You're Being a Gremlin

Peek Inside the Book

A heartfelt story for every parent

raising a child with BIG feelings

By: Vanessa Costa

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© The Storytelling Mama | Children's Book Author

About the Book

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A playful and heartfelt story about loving your child through their wildest, most chaotic moments.
Because even on the hardest days...your love never wavers.

Available in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle

About the Author

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Vanessa Costa is a former journalist and English teacher turned stay-at-home mom who knows firsthand the beautiful chaos of raising little humans.

Inspired by her own children, she writes stories that celebrate big feelings, strong personalities, and the unconditional love that carries families through it all.

When You're Being a Gremlin is her debut children's book.

Where to Buy

Available now in Paperback, Hardback & Kindle

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