As someone with migraines, I really would have loved this book when I was younger. I had never heard anyone talk about them so when I got my first one I thought I was just sick. I hope this helps children not only feel better about getting migraines but know that they're normal.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book to review!

I saw this book when I was in a migraine spell and that is what motivated me to read and review it and after I did I can confirm- this is such an important book! As an adult sometimes I get scared by how badly my head hurts and this book is so comforting, I'm sure even more so for a child who is suffering!

I loved the illustrations and the breakdown of what migraines can feel like as well as the main character continuing on with her life through it while also respecting her limits.

If your child is a migraine sufferer this might be the perfect book for them!

The Day My Best Friend and a Migraine Slept Over is a children’s picture book which addresses migraines in a child-friendly, informative way.

I was drawn to this book when I spotted it on NetGalley for review as I suffer from chronic migraines myself. I felt the book was informative and easy to understand, I can appreciate how helpful this story and the illustrations would be to child and I’m happy that it raises awareness of chronic pain without it being the whole character’s personality. Very well written and the raising of awareness in an accessible way is fantastic.

Thank you to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I don't request children's books from NetGalley too often these days, but as a migraine sufferer this one did catch my eye.

A very-well explained book about migraines and what they constitute. Do wish the explanation had been longer though.

I’ve chosen to acquire this book as I rethink it focuses on a topic that is not often talked about, but should be in young adults migraines. Being a sufferer o& migraines from a young age I would have loved to have this book to help me feel less alone and to have something to relate about my condition to others. It explains migraines, but also shows young readers that they can still go o. To live an active normal life as well.
Very well put together,

This is a beautifully written book for children that care about others.is that simple. the picture's are amazingly illustrated to depict a migraine to a very young child. It also gives the message of you take your medicines, your family will be by your side and a great will follow, what more could a child want!

Thanks to Netgally and the publishers for giving me a digital copy of this book in exchange for a full, crank and honest review.

I usually don‘t really read children‘s books but I picked this one up because I’ve been getting migraines since I was a child. And I hope I don‘t sound too dramatic, but some parts of this book brought tears to my eyes. For example how the main character girl (why doesn‘t she have a name though?) went to her parents when she felt the migraine coming and they did the best they could to help her (give her meds and comfort her) reminds me so much of how I always went to my parents to get their comfort and support whenever I felt a migraine approaching.
I really really love that this book shows migraines in a realistic way and it‘s great explained for kids.
I feel really connected to the girl because my migraines are really similar (I start by getting aura too and I also often have to throw up) and I love that it not only shows how the migraine interrupts our main girl‘s life and that she doesn‘t want to miss out but also that she doesn‘t miss everything because it gets better again.

Keep in mind that I'm an adult/teen librarian and not an expert on children's lit. But I do suffer from migraines.

Migraine is difficult to explain and that difficulty is part of the pain. This book does a good job of showing what a migraine can feel like while keeping it simple and understandable for kids. It also models what adults can do for a child with migraine (or even other adults). The story shows how migraine can interrupt someone's life and cause them to miss out, but that it doesn't mean one has to miss everything. Listening to your body, knowing your reliefs, having a good support system, and being gentle with yourself are great skills/resources to have and this book shows all of them.

My one gripe is that the narrator doesn't have a name.

The layout ia a mess. Some pages are stretched and I didn't enjoy reading this book. The Illustration itself didn't add more valid point to read this book.

It may seem dramatic but this book brought tears to my eyes.

The earliest migraine I remember was when I was seven and we were in Disneyworld Florida wandering around Magic Kingdom. It gradually got worse and worse and all I remember is being stood in front of Splash Mountain crying that I couldn't go on it because my head hurt so much. My parents were lost as what to do. Over the years we found a routine, from the brain freeze of a cold cloth (I respond to cold rather than heat like in the book) and medications, boy has there been a lot. But the book is spot on, they are a cycle, a viscous one at that. You feel the warning signs coming and attempt your best to fight it off but ultimately that feels when it is at its worse is just awful.

The little seven year old me would of loved to have a book which explained a little more about what was going on. Explaining the terminology in an easy way and making it feel 'normal' or like it's not just me and my body that is broken.

That is why this book brought tears to my eyes, all the little boys and girls who will unfortunately suffer migraines will hopefully have a helping hand with this resource. It really is amazing. Thank you to the author!

I really like that there are pronunciations and definitions of certain words. I wish more kids books had this.

I do think the illustrations could use a bit of work.

This book addressed major issues that come along with a migraine. I liked how the phonetics of the words were also included in the book.

This is a great book about a little girl who suffers from migraines. I loved how personalized the book was to the author's childhood and thought the descriptions and explanations of migraine were great for the targeted audience. I have migraines myself and thought this was a great introduction to children to explain migraine symptoms and how they are treated. I do think the title is a little long and should maybe be shortened- The Migraine Sleepover perhaps?

I rarely request children's books from NetGalley, but as a migraine sufferer this caught my eye.

The title basically describes the plot of the book. There was a lot I liked about this book, it would be a good resource for a kid who doesn't understand their migraines. The author does a great job of describing the triggers and symptoms of a migraine. I knew from the first page that the walk home from school would be a trigger. I also liked that non medical relief methods were included.

I do wish that the author had include resources for parents at the end.

Sweet and short, this book explains what a migraine is, what can happen during it and how to help kids and adults alike deal with it. It talks about how symptoms are different for everyone. And it includes Jewish representation!

Never saw a book for kids about migraine but I am glad this is coming out.

Oof. As someone whose migraines have been an issue as a child and an adult, I'm glad there are books like this one to help normalize it more. The book title could maybe be a little shorter, though.