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Let's Talk about Divorce and Single Parent Families |
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Fred Stays With Me by Nancy CoffeltA little girl describes how she sometimes lives with her mother and sometimes with her father, but her dog, Fred, is her constant companion, in a heartwarming book that celebrates friendship. (Ages 4 - 8)
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I Have Two Homes by Marian De SmetNina recounts her feelings about her parents' divorce and describes what it is like to live in two households, in an honest account of divorce from a child's point of view that will reassure readers who are experiencing a similar family change. (Ages 3 - 7) |
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The Invisible String by Patrice KarstWhen Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone; a perfect story for any child facing separation. (Ages 3 - 8)
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Weekend Dad by Naseem HrabSpending the weekend at his father’s new apartment in the aftermath of a divorce, a young boy joins in a family routine of meals, games and visits to the park while acknowledging how important things are staying the same in spite of difficult changes. (Ages 3 - 7) |
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Jessica's Two Families : Helping Children Learn to Cope With Blended Households by Lynne Hugo
| Jessica's Two Families teaches children that it's okay to be upset about adjusting to new families. It urges them to share their hurt feelings with their parents and counselors so that everyone can learn how to make the good parts of a new extended family better. Children learn that functioning as blended family will take time, but their efforts will be rewarded. Two new families means twice the love! (Ages 4 - 8) | | |
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Mommy and Daddy Love You by Cecil KimWhen Nina hears the news that her parents are getting a divorce, she is scared, angry, and sad. Why is this happening? Nina becomes very mad and acts badly. After some adjusting, Nina begins to understand the situation and that Mommy and Daddy will always love her. (Ages 4 - 7) |
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Was it the Chocolate Pudding? : A Story for Little Kids About Divorce by Sandra LevinsWhen a young boy’s parents divorce, he thinks it’s because of the chocolate pudding he and his brother smeared all over the wall. If only he had brought a spoon.Children will learn about divorce, and receive age-appropriate explanations of what is happening regarding such issues as single-parent homes and joint custody as well as how divorce is a grown-up problem, not the child's fault. (Ages 2 - 6)
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When My Parents Forgot How to be Friends by Jennifer Moore-MallinosA simple explanation of divorce reassures youngsters that they are not responsible for their parents' breaking up and that their parents still love them even though they no longer live together. (Ages 3 - 7)
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I Don't Want to Talk About It by Jeanie Franz RansomAfter reluctantly talking with her parents about their upcoming divorce, a young girl discovers that there will be some big changes but that their love for her will remain the same. Includes an afterword for parents on helping children through such a change. (Ages 5 - 8)
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Here and There by Tamara Ellis SmithAfter Ivan's parents separate, he has trouble finding joy at either of their homes until he discovers that the birds and music that he loves may be found in both places. (Ages 5 - 8)
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Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce by Cornelia SpelmanThe littlest bear in the family, Dinah is scared and sad when her parents get divorced and Daddy moves to another house, but over time she becomes used to the new arrangement, which still allows her to be with Daddy. (Ages 3 - 6)
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Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend by Karen StantonAlthough Henry enjoys the time he spends at his mother's apartment and his father's house, his dog Pomegranate gets confused about which place is home. (Ages 4 - 8)
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Hannah’s Two Homes by Melodie TegayThe story represents the thoughts of five-year- old Hannah, who splits her life between her Mom’s and Dad’s residences and her two sets of half brothers and half sisters. (Ages 3 - 7)
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For Emme, Baked With Love by Laura DowerEmme is always trying to keep the peace. But when her parents decide to split and her BFFs get into a major fight, Emme finds herself caught in the crossfire. (Ages 9 - 12)
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by Alice Kuipers
| Pia has been desperately trying to make sure everything is perfect ever since her parents separated, but everything keeps going wrong. (Ages 8 - 12) | | |
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Wrong Way Summer by Heidi LangLoving her father’s fantastical stories about her absent mom and resolved to learn the truth upon turning 12, Claire reluctantly moves into a converted van with her father and brother during a coming-of-age road trip that imparts lessons about the power of hope. (Ages 9 - 12) |
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Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business by Lyla LeeMindy Kim just wants three things: 1. A puppy! 2. To fit in at her new school 3. For her dad to be happy again. But, getting all three of the things on her list is a lot trickier than she thought it would be. (Ages 6 - 9)
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The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca SteadKeeping a list in her notebook of the important things that remain the same after her parents’ divorce, Bea is thrilled when her father announces that he is remarrying and that she will have a new sister..(Ages 8 - 12)
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My Parents' Divorce by Julia ColeDescribes different situations related to divorce and separation and offers suggestions to help children feel better. (Ages 5 - 8)
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Living With Mom, Living With Dad by Holly DuhigAddresses topics such as single parenting, separation, and divorce with sensitivity and compassion. For readers looking for advice on living with a single parent or looking to better understand different family situations, this is an essential volume. (Ages 7 - 10) |
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Divorce by Jane LaceyDivorce can pose many hardships for a child. At times, they may feel like they have to choose between their parents, or they may feel like they are to blame for some of the issues within their family. This book helps readers navigate this tough situation and understand that they are not at fault for the difficulties they, or their parents, are going through. (Ages 8 - 12)
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What Happens When My Parents Get Divorced? by Marisa OrgulloThis book offers readers a look at different situations they might encounter during a divorce, from a parent moving out to spending time in two different homes. Age-appropriate text helps readers understand important topics such as child custody and stepfamilies. (Ages 7 - 10)
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Single-Parent Families by Sarah SchuetteSimple text and photographs present single-parent families, including how family members interact with one another. (Ages 3 - 7)
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