Big feelings can be overwhelming for anyone, especially children facing uncertainty and change. One Day at a Time is a heartfelt story about Lily, a young girl navigating the changing seasons and a swirl of emotions while in foster care. With her loyal friend by her side, a yellow bird named Sparrow, she finds comfort, courage, and hope for each day.
Through whimsical illustrations and charming rhymes, children will feel seen in their own stories while also raising awareness of foster care for all readers. Peaceful coping strategies are woven through each emotion, teaching children that they are capable of both feeling and healing. Inspired by Matthew 6:25-34, One Day at a Time shows that just as God cares for the sparrows in the sky and the lillies in the field, He cares for and deeply loves every child.
Maria Roy is a wife and a biological, foster, and adoptive mom to four (sometimes more) children, from preschool to college age. She is a writer and registered nurse working with youth in therapeutic residential foster care, bringing both professional expertise and deeply personal experience to everything she does.With a background in communications and psychology, Maria writes with a desire for others to know the love of God. Born and raised in Michigan, she and her husband, who serves as the lead pastor of their local church, are dedicated to serving their community through full-time ministry. Her debut children's book, One Day at a Time, was born out of love, grief, and a belief that all children deserve to feel seen, loved, and valued.Her favorite place to visit are the beaches of Southwest Florida, her self-proclaimed "home away from home." Anchored in faith and family, Maria's mission is to bring hope to children, especially those impacted by foster care.
