Book Details:
Book Title: Mommy Is Here! after a Long Day at the Hospital by Nathalie P Suarez Moscoso (Author), Edison Cano Cevallos (Illustrator)
Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 26 pages
Genre: Children’s Picture Book
Publisher: Stat Parenting
Publication Date: September 2025.
Content Rating: G: Children’s Book
Book Description:
“Mommy Is Here! After a Long Day at the Hospital” is a heartwarming bedtime story that captures the magical reunion between Mommy Otter and her baby after a long day apart.
Mommy Otter has been busy caring for patients at the hospital, but now she’s home, ready for hugs, stories, and one very curious little otter.
Mommy’s shift may be over, but her most important job has just begun!
Enjoy this paperback version of the book. This book honors the resilience and special bond between parents working in the medical field and their children. It offers a space for comfort, laughter, and connection for little ones learning that love doesn’t sign off.
Author Interview with Nathalie Suarez Moscoso, MD
- What sparked the idea of writing a children’s book?
In 2020, I was deep in both research and medical training when the idea first came to me. My older son was starting daycare and struggling with the feelings of separation, and I realized there were not many stories that spoke to young children about a parent returning from work, especially in healthcare. The idea stayed with me until I finally had the space to turn it into a book in 2025.
- Can you tell us about the book Mommy Is Here! After a Long Day at the Hospital? What is it about, and what does it mean to you personally?
Of course. It is a children’s picture book that follows a mother’s return home after a long hospital shift. It focuses on the moments of reconnection, like sharing bedtime moments and offering comfort. There is a part in the story where the baby otter expresses sadness from missing mommy, followed by a warm reunion. I wanted to create a mirror for little kids who may not have the words to express big feelings. Personally, it is a reflection of my life as a physician mom and it means a lot to share something that can support other families.
- How did your background as a physician influence your approach to writing for young children?
As a physician, I do a lot of professional and academic writing, which is usually very factual and not too creative. But the skills we hone in medicine, such as empathy, clear communication, and meeting people where they are vulnerable, can be powerful when applied to storytelling for children. I wanted to bring that same sense of understanding and compassion into a story that families could share with their kids.
- What do you hope children and their parents will take away from reading your book together?
I hope children feel comforted and understood, knowing it is perfectly okay to miss a parent and that love remains steady even during long workdays. For parents, I hope the book feels like a gentle and reassuring space, something that helps open up conversations about routines, work responsibilities, and feelings. At its heart, the book is meant to create a warm emotional bridge that brings parent and child closer together.
- What feedback have you received so far about the book and what do readers find meaningful?
The feedback has been very heartwarming. When we first released the book, we shared it with close friends and family, especially those who are also physician parents. Many said they have never seen a book that speaks directly to these emotions. Some parents even shared that they cried when reading it because it acknowledges the weight of balancing a demanding career with family life. They felt comforted knowing the story reflects experiences that are often hard to put into words. It has been really meaningful to see that the book resonates with both kids and parents.
- What is next for you as an author and what projects are you excited about?
One of the next steps is expanding this work into a broader resource for healthcare parents through our project called STAT Parenting. We are developing more tools and stories to support families who navigate the unique challenges of medical careers. I am also working on the Daddy version of the book. A very common request has been to create different variations, including a daddy otter and a daughter otter. Knowing how many families want to feel represented has been incredibly inspiring, and I am excited to bring those stories to life.
Meet Author Nathalie P. Suarez Moscoco:
Nathalie P. Suarez Moscoso is a physician and mother who understands the challenges and joys of raising a child while caring for patients. Her experiences as both a doctor and a parent inspired her to create stories that honor the resilience of medical families and the deep bonds between parents and children.
Edison J. Cano Cevallos is a physician and father whose greatest joy comes from the moments of connection he shares with his family after long days at the hospital. Inspired by those tender reunions, he writes stories that reflect the resilience of medical families and the unbreakable bond between parent and child.
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