Our first English picture book

Mom and Dad
Are Flying
to Italy.

By Melanie Rozentswaig Porat

How long is five days when you are little? A warm family story about missing someone you love — and counting the days until they come home.

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English edition · Coming soon

Mom and Dad Are Flying to Italy — illustrated English book coverA story for
little readers
& big feelings
English edition28 illustrated pagesPaperbackMade for reading together
Mom and Dad hugging Leia and Eitan before their trip
A page from the English edition

A little goodbye. A lot of love.

Five little suns.
One big adventure.

Mom and Dad are off to Italy. Leia and Eitan are staying with the people who love them. Before the trip, Mom draws five little suns on a chalkboard: one for every day until she and Dad come home.

There are train rides with grandparents, muddy puddles with an aunt, and a pillow fight with caring neighbors. There are also quiet moments when the children simply miss Mom and Dad.

A story about feeling close,
even when someone is far away.

From the story to your home

A little sun for
every day apart.

In the book, one sun is erased each evening. Try the countdown below, then make your own together at home.

5 more days until the welcome-home hug.

For the moments that matter

A book to read
with someone you love.

Make space for a cuddle, a conversation, and the feelings that are sometimes hard to put into words.

01

Before a parent’s trip

Read together before the suitcase comes out. Talk about who will be there, what the days will look like, and when you will be together again.

02

At Grandma and Grandpa’s

A familiar story for a stay with familiar people. There is room for adventures, laughter, and missing Mom and Dad too.

03

At the end of a long day

Slow down, turn a page, and let your little reader tell you what they notice. Sometimes a story is where a conversation begins.

A peek between the covers

Come on in.
The story is warm.

Meet Leia, Eitan and the people who care for them, with a few pages from the English edition.

A short preview from the English edition

Meet the author

Melanie
Rozentswaig Porat

Melanie is a mother of three and a lawyer. In Mom and Dad Are Flying to Italy, she brings an everyday family experience to the page: the excitement of an adventure, the ache of a goodbye, and the comfort of being loved.

SMYLE Books is a publishing brand of S.P SMYLE LTD, Cyprus. We make room for stories that families can share, return to, and make their own.

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A little story.
Coming to your family soon.

The English paperback is being prepared for release. Explore the preview now, or contact SMYLE Books with a question about availability.

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A few good questions

Can I buy the book now?

The English edition is not yet on sale. Purchase links will appear here when ordering opens. Until then, you can enjoy the preview or email us with a question.

What language is the book in?

The edition featured on this page is in English. For questions about the original Hebrew edition, please contact SMYLE Books.

Is this a printed book?

Yes. The planned English edition is a 28-page, full-color paperback in an 8.5 × 8.5 inch format.

Can I order for a school, nursery or group?

Please email us with the quantity and destination you have in mind. We will confirm availability and options before any order or payment.

A little look inside

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Read the page text (English)

"When will you come back?" asked Leia and Eitan.
Mom brought out a little chalkboard and drew five
suns.
"Each sun stands for one day," she explained. "When
the sun sets, another day has passed. When all our
little suns are gone, Mom and Dad will be home again."
That night, the children heard the suitcases closing.
They climbed into bed, excited and a little unsure.
A big hug from Mom helped them feel a little better.
Mom and Dad gave them tight hugs and kisses, and
promised to bring them a present from faraway Italy.