Where in the world is Mom?
Abbey Clerke & Abbey Clerke
Category: Children's Picture Book
Hardcover | 44 pages | 979-8-90115-020-7
Trim Size: 10.0” H x 10.0” W
Publication Date: June 2th, 2026
List Price: $18.99 USD
Publisher: Starfish Bay® Publishing
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction / Humor
Reading Level: Grade 1-2
Interest Level: Grades PreK-3
Guided Reading Level: K
Lexile® Measure: 470L
Accelerated Reader® Level/Poin: 2.6/0.5

Mom’s late, and she’s never late. That’s how Evie and Jack know she must be very far away. 

Mom’s late. And she’s NEVER late. She must be somewhere very far away. “Maybe she’s in Egypt,” says Jack. “How about Antarctica?” suggests Evie. Or what about… on the moon? Hopefully, she’ll be here soon... A delightful story in which two siblings turn a mountain into a molehill — or a maybe missing Mom into a moon trip. The ultra-expressive characters and art style create an immersive, exciting adventure — without even leaving the schoolyard. 

Abbey Clerke is an author and illustrator living and working in Melbourne, Australia. She studied graphic design at RMIT University and now works as a creative freelancer. She loves wearing colorful socks, playing the piano, baking bread, and riding her bike. Abbey has been working as an artist since 2020, and she has completed a variety of projects, from small, illustrated family portraits to big outdoor murals.

Key Features:
  • Tickle your imagination as this supportive pair of siblings imagines escalating adventures for their mom. 
  • A fun and funny way to explain to a child that a late pick-up is nothing to fear.
  • Ultra-expressive character and art-style creates an immersive, exciting world — without even leaving the schoolyard. 
Themes:
  • Managing worry and anxiety
  • Imagination as a coping mechanism
  • Sibling relationships
  • Trust and reliability
  • The gap between fear and reality
  • Patience
  • Parent-child bonds
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