Children always know when there is serious illness in the family. Nothing is more scary to them than not being told what this is and how it works, and children need to feel free to ask questions. They also need answers they can understand. This wonderful story by a special education teacher with many years of experience is written to help parents give their children answers about bipolar disease. It helps both parents and children to understand that mental illness is no different than cancer or heart disease. It is something to be treated and managed, not something to be ashamed of or kept secret.