The Day I Ate a Word I Didn't Like

💬 The Day I Ate a Word I Didn’t Like by Dr Abigail Muchecheti

Some words are soft. Some are bright. But some feel sharp — and stick.

In this powerful, poetic story, a child swallows a word that was never meant for them. It grows heavy in their chest, changing the taste of the day, until a caring parent gently helps them name it, release it, and fill the empty space with better ones: “Bright.” “Brave.” “Belonging.”

This deeply resonant picture book is for every child who has ever carried words they didn’t deserve — and every adult who helps them heal.

🧒🏽 Age: 5–9

📚 Themes: racism, microaggressions, emotional literacy, healing words, parent-child support

📄 Format: PDF download

🎨 Cover illustration included