Children's Books
Two Homes
Author: Claire Masurel Ages: 3-7 years. Young Alex's parents are divorced, and he spends time with each of them. He has two rooms, two favorite chairs, two sets of friends, two of everything. He loves both of them no matter where he is, and they love him, no matter where they are. The ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations are comforting and warm. There is no sign of the child missing one parent when he is with the other or questioning his situation, and he seems quite well adjusted. This book is clearly intended to help parents tell their children that they are still loved despite their living arrangements. For a different view of how children may feel about sharing two homes, look to Judith Caseley's Priscilla Twice. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/Two-Homes-Claire-Masurel/dp/0763619841 |
Dinosaurs Divorce
Authors: Marc Brown and Laurie Krasny Ages: 4-7 years Children familiar with the Browns' Dinosaurs Beware (Atlantic, 1983) and Marc Brown's "Arthur" books (Atlantic) will delight in this new foray into an area of deep concern for the youngest readers. Sympathetic to the full range of feelings that divorce produces, the authors use evocative cartoon dinosaur characters to convey their message. Chapters address such concerns as why parents divorce, what will happen to "me," where will holidays be celebrated, living in two homes, etc. Expressively illustrated with accompanying succinct text, this upbeat, straightforward treatment of a potentially confusing, traumatic childhood experience is comprehensive. Prediction: this will become a real "security blanket" for those young readers in need. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/Dinosaurs-Divorce-Guide-Changing-Families/dp/0316109967/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481131058&sr=8-1&keywords=dinosaurs+divorce |
It's Not Your Fault Koko Bear
Author: Vicki Lanksy Ages: 3-7 years This easy-to-understand children's story and parenting guide is intended for families where both parents plan to stay active and involved in their child's life. "It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear" revolves around a lovable bear who doesn't want to have two homes. KoKo's experience will help children learn what divorce means, how family life will change, and understand that the divorce is not their fault. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/Your-Fault-Koko-Bear-Read-Together/dp/0916773477 |
My Family's Changing
Author: Pat Thomas Ages: 4-8 years This unusual picture book for younger children explores the issue of divorce. The author of this book is a psychotherapist and counselor and helps children to face their fears, worries and questions when their family is going through a break-up. A special feature, "What About You?" sidebars appear frequently with questions directed at the child reading the book. The questions encourage children to explore their own feeling about the situation. Full color illustrations throughout. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/My-Familys-Changing-First-Look/dp/0764109952/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480459948&sr=8-1&keywords=my+familys+changing |
It's Not The End of The World
Can Karen keep her parents from getting a divorce? Author: Judy Blume Ages: 9-12 years. This classic novel from Judy Blume has a fresh new look. Karen couldn’t tell Mrs. Singer why she had to take her Viking diorama out of the sixth-grade showcase. She felt like yelling, “To keep my parents from getting divorced!” But she couldn’t say it, and the whole class was looking at her anyway. Karen’s world was ending. Her father had moved out of the house weeks before; now he was going to Las Vegas to get divorced, and her mother was pleased! She had only a few days to get the two of them together in the same room. Maybe, if she could, they would just forget about the divorce. Then the Newman family could be its old self again—maybe. But Karen knew something she didn’t know last winter: that sometimes people who shouldn’t be apart are impossible together. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/Its-Not-World-Judy-Blume/dp/1481411160/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480459041&sr=1-1&keywords=its+not+the+end+of+the+world |
Mum and Dad Glue
Author: Kes Gray Ages: 5-8 years. A little boy tries to find a pot of parent glue to stick his mum and dad back together. His parents have come undone and he wants to mend their marriage, stick their smiles back on and make them better. This rhyming story is brilliantly told with a powerful message that even though his parents may be broken, their love for him is not. 'An incredibly powerful book about a boy coming to terms with his parents' divorce. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/Mum-Dad-Glue-Gray/dp/0340957115/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480459485&sr=8-1&keywords=mum+and+dad+glue |
No Matter What
Author: Debi Gliori Ages: 4-7 years I’m grim and grumpy,” says Small to Large, “and I don’t think you love me at all.” But nothing could be further from the truth--and Large knows just how to reassure Small in this warm and tender story about a child’s biggest worry and a parent’s endless capacity for love. (Amazon) www.amazon.com/No-Matter-What-Debi-Gliori/dp/0152063439/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480459738&sr=8-1&keywords=no+matter+what |