Divorce

"With childlike innocence and humor, a young narrator living with his single father and brother explains divorce and it's grown-up words - like "New Arrangement," "Ideal Situation," and "Differences" - from a kid's point-of-view. Special emphasis is placed on the fact that divorce is not the child's fault, that it is a grown-up problem. Deals with practical day-to-day matters such as single-family homes, joint custody, child-care issues, and misunderstandings." (Levins, 2005).

- Ages 5-6

"Are there children in your life who are experiencing the pain of their parents' divorce? This book will help give advice and information in a gentle and sensitive way. It will help children face their fears, worries and questions when the family is going through a break-up" (Thomas, 1998).

- Ages 4-7

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My family's changing Book Cover

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Mila has two beds Book Cover

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"Mila has two homes: some days she lives with Mommy and some days she lives with Daddy. Today she is going to her mommy’s house. Everything is a little different at Mommy’s than at Daddy’s. But Mommy and Daddy both think Mila is the sweetest girl in the whole world" (Koppens, 2020).

- Ages 3-5
- Black Main Character

"Addison is a regular kid whose parents are going through a divorce, but he knows that no matter what happens, his parents will always love him. The text in this beautifully illustrated picture book is inspiring, gentle, and uplifting, and teaches kids that having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on" (Schmitz, 2008).

- Ages 3-7

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Two Feet Book Cover

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Talk about it Book Cover

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"When a child's parents tell her that they have decided to divorce, the last thing she wants to do is to talk about it. Instead, she wants to roar like a lion so she can't hear their words. This story reveals a range of feelings a young child might experience when a family is confronting divorce" (Ransom, 2000).

- Ages 5-8
- Talks about Divorce

"Jamie Lee just wants to be normal but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind then he'd have friends, be able to keep out of trouble, live with his mum and not be sent to stay with his dad. Elin Watts just wants to be perfect. If she could be the best student and daughter possible, then maybe her dad would leave his new family and come back to Glasgow to live with Elin and her mum, happily ever after. When Jamie and Elin's families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin discover that they're actually more alike than they'd admit. Maybe there's no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes" (Williamson, 2019).

- Ages 10+
- Scotland Background
- Talks about ADHD and Divorce.

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Butterfly Mind Book Cover

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"Discusses basic concepts of marriage and divorce. Offers children a creative way to sort out the stressful feelings of grief caused by change" (GoodReads, n.d).

- Ages 8-12
- Talks about Divorce
- Workbook available for ages 5-12

Workbook

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Mom and Dad Separate Book Cover

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Divorce is the worst Book Cover

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"Kids are told, "it's for the best"--and one day, it may be. But right now, divorce is the worst. With honesty and humor, Anastasia Higginbotham beautifully conveys the challenge of staying whole when your entire world, and the people in it, split apart. Exceptional in its child-centered portrayal, Divorce Is the Worst is an invaluable tool for families, therapeutic professionals, and divorce mediators struggling to address this common and complex experience.

The Ordinary Terrible Things Series shows children who navigate trouble with their senses on alert and their souls intact. In these stories of common childhood crises, help may come from family, counselors, teachers, or dreams—but crucially, it's the children themselves who find their way to cope and grow" (Higginbotham, 2019).

- Ages 4-12
- Talks about Divorce
- WorkBook available for ages 5-12.

"Whenever the yelling in his house starts, Quinn runs to a special hiding place. There he becomes captain of the Quiet Ship, where he can get far, far away from the yelling that hurts his ears and makes him feel scared. But one day the Quiet Ship is broken and Quinn needs a new plan, one that requires him to be brave. A thoughtful treatment of a difficult topic, this story is for any child who faces fighting in the home" (Adelman, 2021).

- Ages 4-8
- Talks about Divorce, and Fighting Parents.

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My Quiet Ship Book Cover

Note. Source: [My Quiet Ship Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.

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Why do families change Book Cover

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"Separation and divorce are difficult on the entire family. Often young children blame themselves or are unsure of their place in the family if these events occur. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts designed the Just Enough series to empower parents/caregivers to start conversations with young ones about difficult or challenging subject matter"(Roberts, 2020).

- Ages 3-5
- Talks about Divorce
- Fourth book in the Just Enough series

"At Mommy’s house, Alex has a soft chair. At Daddy’s house, Alex has a rocking chair. In each home, Alex also has a special bedroom and lots of friends to play with. But whether Alex is with Mommy or with Daddy, one thing always stays the same - Alex is loved. The gently reassuring text focuses on what is gained rather than what is lost when parents divorce, while the sensitive illustrations, depicting two unique homes in all their small details, firmly establish Alex’s place in both of them. TWO HOMES will help children - and parents - embrace even the most difficult of changes with an open and optimistic heart" (Masurel, 2003).

- Ages 2-5

- Talks about Divorce

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Two Homes Book Cover

Note. Source:[ Two Homes Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.