Divorce & Separation Resources: Books

When parents reach the decision of divorce, children may feel they are on the losing end with no full understanding of the changes that are occurring. As soon as the unfortunate news lands on the kid`s ears, a whole range of emotions, questions, and doubts can leave them feeling devastated. Among the many ways you can help your children get through this tough time, parents deserve to know that there are children`s books available about divorce that can help! A great book can do wonders! The messages in books about divorce for kids have been proven to help children get through divorce much more comfortably.  

How Do Books Help Children Cope with Divorce?

Children’s books about divorce can help make sense of things for them in a way they understand and help them deal with all of the different emotions they are experiencing. These books also open the door for communication.  Kid-friendly books on divorce come in as a helpful tool to begin conversations about this controversial topic and are a great way for parents and their kids to navigate these difficult questions and conversations together. It is less stressful for children to open up about episodes in a book or film than what`s happening in their own lives. To assist children when parents separate, divorce books for kids may help them open up and share their concerns and feelings.

Generally, kids books about divorce reassure them that their experience is normal and make it easier to ask questions that they might not otherwise be comfortable to ask. Take a look below and see if any of these books are the right fit for your child.

For Younger Kids

• Dinosaurs Divorce written by Marc Brown – For ages 3-7

• It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear written by Vicki Lansky – For ages 3-7

• Two Homes written by Claire Masurel – For ages 3-7

• My Family’s Changing written by Pat Thomas – For ages 3-7
• The Boy Who Didn’t Want To Be Sad written by Rob Goldblatt – For ages 3-6 years old
• I Don’t Want to Talk About It written by Jeanie Franz Ransom – For ages 5 and up

• Was It the Chocolate Pudding? A Story for Little Kids About Divorce Written by Sandra Levins and Bryan Langdo – For ages 3-6 years old

• Missing Rabbit written by Roni Schotter – For ages 3-6 years old

• Two Homes written by Claire Masurel – For ages 3-6 years old

• My Family’s Changing written by Pat Thomas – For ages 3-6 years old

• My Stick Family written by Natalie Reilly and Brandi Pavaese – For ages 3-6 years old

• Mom and Dad Glue written by Kes Gray – For ages 5-8 years old

• When they fight written by Kathryn White – For ages 3 years old and up

• The Way I Feel written by Janan Cain – For ages 4-8 years old

• Is a Worry Worrying You? written by Ferida Wolff – For ages 4-8 years old

• Divorce Is the Worst written by Anastasia Higginbotham – For ages 4-8

 

For Older Kids

• Why Are We Getting a Divorce? written by Peter Mayle – For ages 8 -12 years old

• Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids written by Isolina Ricci – For ages 10 -12 years old

• Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe’s and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids written by Zoe Stern – For ages 8 -12 years old

• What Can I Do? A Book for Children of Divorce written by Danielle Lowry – For ages 8-12

• A Smart Girl’s Guide to Her Parents’ Divorce written by Nancy Holyoke – For ages 9 and up

• Amber Brown is Green with Envy written by Paula Danziger – For ages 8 -12 years old: Fiction

• The Divorce Express written by Paula Danziger – For ages 12 -12 years old: Fiction

• Catching Crazy written by Jacob Cummer – For ages 10 -12 years old: Fiction

• Just Another Day in My Insanely Real Life written by Barbara Dee – For ages 12-14 years old: Fiction

• When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends written by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos – For ages 8-12

• What in the World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide for Kids written by Kent WinchesterJ.D. – For ages 7-12

• Big & Little Questions written by Julie Bowe. – For ages 7-9

 

For Tweens and Teens

• The Divorce Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Move Beyond the Breakup written by Lisa M. Schab

• The Divorce Helpbook for Teens written by Cynthia MacGregor

• Now What Do I Do?: A Guide to Help Teenagers with Their Parents’ Separation or Divorce written by Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski

 

Don`t Just Look for Books About Divorce

• The Huge Bag of Worries written by Virginia Ironside – For ages 3-5 *This book is not about divorce but it is great for developing coping skills when they are worried*

• The Invisible String written by Patrice Karst – For ages 3-6 years old *This book is not about divorce but reassures children that even though they can’t always be around each person they love, they are always, always in their hearts. This book is perfect for dealing with separation anxiety.*

• Fred Stays With Me! written by Nancy Coffelt – For ages 5-9 years old *This book is not about divorce but it is wonderful for talking about feelings and developing coping skills*

 

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