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EPL Great Stuff Preschoolers: Divorce

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Picture books to help children cope with divorce. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

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18 items

18 items

My Parents Are Divorced, My Elbows Have Nicknames, and Other Facts About Me

My Parents Are Divorced, My Elbows Have Nicknames, and Other Facts About Me

by Cochran, Bill

Book - 2009

Ted's parents are divorced, but that's just one fact about him. As shown in this lighthearted yet heartfelt account, life with divorced parents isn't always easy, but above all Ted knows he's loved—and there's nothing weird about that at all. Ted's parents are divorced, but that's just one fact about him. As shown in this lighthearted yet heartfelt account, life with divorced parents isn't always easy, but above all Ted knows he's loved—and there's nothing weird about that at all. Show less

Ted's parents are divorced, but that's just one fact about him. As shown in this lighthearted yet heartfelt account, life with divorced parents isn't always easy, but above all Ted knows he's loved—and there's nothing weird about that at all. Ted's parents are divorced, but that's just one fact about him. As shown in this lighthearted yet heartfelt account, life with divorced parents isn't always easy, but above all Ted knows he's loved—and there's nothing weird about that at all. Show less

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Lou Caribou

Lou Caribou

Weekdays With Mom, Weekends With Dad

by Roger, Marie-Sabine

Book - 2014

This book shows that parents who live apart still lovingly care for their child, and that their separation has not diminished their love for him. Through ...Show more This book shows that parents who live apart still lovingly care for their child, and that their separation has not diminished their love for him. Through Lou's story, small children can better comprehend and relate to the separation of their own moms and dads. Show less

This book shows that parents who live apart still lovingly care for their child, and that their separation has not diminished their love for him. Through ...Show more This book shows that parents who live apart still lovingly care for their child, and that their separation has not diminished their love for him. Through Lou's story, small children can better comprehend and relate to the separation of their own moms and dads. Show less

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My Mom's Wedding

My Mom's Wedding

by Bunting, Eve

Book - 2006

A child of divorce, seven-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her mom is about to marry. A child of divorce, seven-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her mom is about to marry. Show less

A child of divorce, seven-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her mom is about to marry. A child of divorce, seven-year-old Pinky is torn by feelings of loyalty to her father and affection for the man her mom is about to marry. Show less

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Emily's Blue Period

Emily's Blue Period

by Daly, Cathleen

Book - 2014

Emily's life is a little mixed up right now. Her dad doesn't live at home anymore, and it feels like everything around her is changing. "When Pic...Show more Emily's life is a little mixed up right now. Her dad doesn't live at home anymore, and it feels like everything around her is changing. "When Picasso was sad for a while," says Emily, "he only painted in blue. And now I am in my blue period." Show less

Emily's life is a little mixed up right now. Her dad doesn't live at home anymore, and it feels like everything around her is changing. "When Pic...Show more Emily's life is a little mixed up right now. Her dad doesn't live at home anymore, and it feels like everything around her is changing. "When Picasso was sad for a while," says Emily, "he only painted in blue. And now I am in my blue period." Show less

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Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend

Monday, Wednesday, and Every Other Weekend

by Stanton, Karen

Book - 2014

Henry and Pomegranate the dog are happy as they dance with Mama and sing with Papa, but Henry knows that sometimes Pomegranate gets confused and just want...Show more Henry and Pomegranate the dog are happy as they dance with Mama and sing with Papa, but Henry knows that sometimes Pomegranate gets confused and just wants to go . . . home. This gentle and accessible story about dealing with the many changes that come with divorce. Show less

Henry and Pomegranate the dog are happy as they dance with Mama and sing with Papa, but Henry knows that sometimes Pomegranate gets confused and just want...Show more Henry and Pomegranate the dog are happy as they dance with Mama and sing with Papa, but Henry knows that sometimes Pomegranate gets confused and just wants to go . . . home. This gentle and accessible story about dealing with the many changes that come with divorce. Show less

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Two Nests

Two Nests

by Anholt, Laurence

Book - 2013

This is a gentle story about family separation with a happy ending. "You had a home, Now you have two, Four little words, dear, We BOTH love you." This is a gentle story about family separation with a happy ending. "You had a home, Now you have two, Four little words, dear, We BOTH love you." Show less

This is a gentle story about family separation with a happy ending. "You had a home, Now you have two, Four little words, dear, We BOTH love you." This is a gentle story about family separation with a happy ending. "You had a home, Now you have two, Four little words, dear, We BOTH love you." Show less

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Living With Mom and Living With Dad

Living With Mom and Living With Dad

by Walsh, Melanie

Book - 2012

A little girl describes what it is like to live with parents who are separated. The colourful drawings with movable flaps depict how two loving parents can make an imperfect situation work for their child. A little girl describes what it is like to live with parents who are separated. The colourful drawings with movable flaps depict how two loving parents can make an imperfect situation work for their child. Show less

A little girl describes what it is like to live with parents who are separated. The colourful drawings with movable flaps depict how two loving parents can make an imperfect situation work for their child. A little girl describes what it is like to live with parents who are separated. The colourful drawings with movable flaps depict how two loving parents can make an imperfect situation work for their child. Show less

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Mes deux maisons

Mes deux maisons

chez papa et maman

by Walsh, Melanie

Book - 2012

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When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends

When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends

by Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer

Book - 2005

My parents were always sad, and when they talked it was only to argue. I used to think it was my fault that my parents weren't friends any longer . . . but now I understand that they can get along better if they each live in a different house. My parents were always sad, and when they talked it was only to argue. I used to think it was my fault that my parents weren't friends any longer . . . but now I understand that they can get along better if they each live in a different house. Show less

My parents were always sad, and when they talked it was only to argue. I used to think it was my fault that my parents weren't friends any longer . . . but now I understand that they can get along better if they each live in a different house. My parents were always sad, and when they talked it was only to argue. I used to think it was my fault that my parents weren't friends any longer . . . but now I understand that they can get along better if they each live in a different house. Show less

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Two Homes

Two Homes

by Masurel, Claire

Book - 2001

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. 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. Show less

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. 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. Show less

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Mom and Dad Glue

Mom and Dad Glue

by Gray, Kes

Book - 2009

"My mom and dad are broken, I don't know what to do. My mom and dad have come undone, I need to find some glue." So begins this singsong story of a little boy's coming to terms with his parents' separation. "My mom and dad are broken, I don't know what to do. My mom and dad have come undone, I need to find some glue." So begins this singsong story of a little boy's coming to terms with his parents' separation. Show less

"My mom and dad are broken, I don't know what to do. My mom and dad have come undone, I need to find some glue." So begins this singsong story of a little boy's coming to terms with his parents' separation. "My mom and dad are broken, I don't know what to do. My mom and dad have come undone, I need to find some glue." So begins this singsong story of a little boy's coming to terms with his parents' separation. Show less

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La colle à parents

La colle à parents

by Gray, Kes

Book - 2015

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Fred Stays With Me

Fred Stays With Me

by Coffelt, Nancy

Book - 2007

A small girl's bond with her beloved pet helps her handle the disruption of her parents' divorce. She has to sleep in two different beds in two different homes, but wherever she goes, her dog, Fred, stays with her. A small girl's bond with her beloved pet helps her handle the disruption of her parents' divorce. She has to sleep in two different beds in two different homes, but wherever she goes, her dog, Fred, stays with her. Show less

A small girl's bond with her beloved pet helps her handle the disruption of her parents' divorce. She has to sleep in two different beds in two different homes, but wherever she goes, her dog, Fred, stays with her. A small girl's bond with her beloved pet helps her handle the disruption of her parents' divorce. She has to sleep in two different beds in two different homes, but wherever she goes, her dog, Fred, stays with her. Show less

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Loon Summer

Loon Summer

by Santucci, Barbara

Book - 2001

A hopeful story of a child adjusting to divorce. A hopeful story of a child adjusting to divorce. Show less

A hopeful story of a child adjusting to divorce. A hopeful story of a child adjusting to divorce. Show less

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Standing on My Own Two Feet

Standing on My Own Two Feet

A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce

by Schmitz, Tamara

Book - 2008

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. Having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on. 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. Having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on. Show less

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. Having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on. 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. Having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on. Show less

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The Best of Both Nests

The Best of Both Nests

by Clarke, Jane

Book - 2007

Stanley the Stork's parents have separated. Now they live apart, and Stanley is convinced that he can't be happy splitting his time between two nests. Stanley the Stork's parents have separated. Now they live apart, and Stanley is convinced that he can't be happy splitting his time between two nests. Show less

Stanley the Stork's parents have separated. Now they live apart, and Stanley is convinced that he can't be happy splitting his time between two nests. Stanley the Stork's parents have separated. Now they live apart, and Stanley is convinced that he can't be happy splitting his time between two nests. Show less

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It's Not your Fault, Koko Bear

It's Not your Fault, Koko Bear

A Read-together Book for Parents & Young Children During Divorce

by Lansky, Vicki

Book - 1998

Koko Bear is going through a wide range of emotions. This book offers comments and suggestions for adults to deal with the emotions and issues raised in Koko's story. Koko Bear is going through a wide range of emotions. This book offers comments and suggestions for adults to deal with the emotions and issues raised in Koko's story. Show less

Koko Bear is going through a wide range of emotions. This book offers comments and suggestions for adults to deal with the emotions and issues raised in Koko's story. Koko Bear is going through a wide range of emotions. This book offers comments and suggestions for adults to deal with the emotions and issues raised in Koko's story. Show less

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Dinosaurs Divorce

Dinosaurs Divorce

A Guide for Changing Families

by Brown, Laurene Krasny

Book - 1986

A perfect resource to help young children and their families deal with the issues when divorce occurs. Funny illustrations in a comic book format. A perfect resource to help young children and their families deal with the issues when divorce occurs. Funny illustrations in a comic book format. Show less

A perfect resource to help young children and their families deal with the issues when divorce occurs. Funny illustrations in a comic book format. A perfect resource to help young children and their families deal with the issues when divorce occurs. Funny illustrations in a comic book format. Show less

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