My Family is a Team 2nd edition by Kelly Goodsir (Illustrated by Dina Theodoropoulos)

Caleb’s Family Teamwork: Supporting Family Life with Mental Illness

Balancing family life when a parent has a mental illness can be challenging, but Caleb’s story shows the strength that comes from teamwork, routines, and rituals. This beautifully illustrated children’s book explores how families can adapt and thrive, even on the “fast and slow days” that mental illness may bring.

Through Caleb’s perspective, young readers learn that families don’t always look the same—and that being a TEAM means relying on parents, siblings, relatives, friends, and community for support. By challenging traditional stereotypes, this story highlights the importance of shared responsibility, resilience, and compassion within family life.

Perfect for families, educators, and mental health professionals, Caleb’s Family Teamwork opens conversations with children about mental illness in a safe and relatable way. It encourages understanding, acceptance, and the idea that love, and teamwork are what truly hold families together.

Inside, you'll find:

• Helps children understand and talk about mental illness in the family
• Emphasises the power of teamwork, rituals, and routines
• Challenges stereotypes of “traditional” family structures
• A supportive resource for parents, caregivers, and educators

Book Details:

• Audience: Families, children, educators
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Published: 2021 by KG Learning
• Country of Publication: Australia