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Living with Mom and Living with Dad
For young children who live in two homes, this bright, simple story with oversized flaps reassures young readers that there is love in each one.
Her parents don't live together anymore, so sometimes the child in this book lives with her mom and cat, and sometimes with Dad. Her bedroom looks a little different in each house, and she keeps some toys in one place and some in a...more
Her parents don't live together anymore, so sometimes the child in this book lives with her mom and cat, and sometimes with Dad. Her bedroom looks a little different in each house, and she keeps some toys in one place and some in a...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
June 12th 2012
by Candlewick
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Living with Mom and Living with Dad is a very positive narrative about living between two homes in a separated family told through the prospective of a little girl. The characters include the little girl, her mom, and her dad. She begins the story by telling the readers that her parents don't live together anymore, but that she gets to live with both of her parents now. She describes her mom's house and her dad's apartment and does parallel comparisons of things she has and does at each place in...more
A really lovely book, dealing with a fairly hard subject. The lift-and-flap contrasts of living with mom versus living with dad, are colorful and bright. On the aesthetic level alone it has great appeal. The characters in the book are not shown angry in conflict and it is obvious that both parents love the child very much. I agree completely with one of the previous reviews, it is empowering to see the child take positive and active actions in accommodating new normals, such as always carrying h...more
Sometimes family members just can't get along, and inevitably, there are marriages that don't work for whatever reason. This book for young readers shows how one family deals with divorce and separation as the main character describes what it's like living with each parent. For instance, there is a panda nightlight at Mom's and butterfly lights at Dad's, and Mom lives in a house while Dad lives at the top of an apartment building. The message that families can learn to cope even during changes i...more
A good book for children whose parents are separating, divorcing or who live apart. School psychologists could use the book as well in counseling sessions. Simple sentences explain how the child's room looks at mom's and flip the flap (not the whole page) to see what it is like at dad's. This design is seen throughout the book as the child notes what life is like at mom's and dad's. At the end of the story, it is made clear that mom and dad both love the child.
A very nicely illustrated and well-told story of a young child who has divorced parents. The story never actually uses the "D" word, but it is clear as the child describes living in two different homes, one with mom and one with dad. This book would be a good share between a parent and child when divorce is imminent, to help the child prepare for a different type of home life.
This picture book takes a look at divorce in a way that is appropriate for very young children. It focuses on living in two separate homes and what happens to the things a child holds dear and to their family. Using flaps to invite young listeners to participate in the story, children will be able to explore the differences, including different nightlights, changes in how a child is picked up from school, and trips with each parent. Nicely, the book also explores what happens for special events...more
Sad, but well-presented book about a young child whose parents are amicably divorced; each lift-the-flap page is an explanation of how things "work" at each parent's house. This would be a good recommendation for parents looking for books to share with a child about separation or divorce.
This book is good, I suppose, to read to a child whose parents are going through a divorce. But this book is too comforting for me to really like it. It reminds me of part in Talladega Nights where the dad said they are getting a divorce and the kids yell "2 Christmases!!!!"
This is a wonderful simple book to cover this very common issue. So many books on this topic are too complicated or if they are simple have a condescending tone. This one simply states how things are the same or different with each parent with flaps for extra interaction.
A story about how a child spends time with both parents after their divorce. Each page has a flap to lift and their isn't favoritism shown towards spending time with one parent versus the other. Illustrations are bright, cheerful and simple. Great read for a tough transition.
I liked the simplistic tone and the use of specifics. I wasn't crazy about the ending. I feel the theme that "Mom and Dad both love me" needs to be louder. The flip parts were hard for me to see. Maybe In reality, this more like a 3.0 or 3.5 for me.
Perfect book for young children whose parents no longer live together. Illustrations look like that of a young child's scrapbook. Children with two homes will easily relate. Fun lift-a-flap design will interest young children as well.
A reassuring look at how a young girls splits her time between her parents who have separated. Colorful and simple pop-ups contrast the changes in her life and demonstrates that her parents love and involvement continues. Reviewer 4.
I like that it covers the topic without trying too hard. Many picture books on these subjects have lots of text and over-long explanations, etc etc. This one is actually done right for the picture book age.
An important book, and a great way to deal with the issue of divorce. Very cute! I can't help but wonder what to do for the kids whose dad or mom lives too far away for them to make weekly visits.
This will be the book I recommend to parents when they ask for books about divorce. It's very matter-of-fact and covers all the ins and outs of splitting time between two parents.
This will be a very useful book to give to families who want to help ease a young child's transition through his or her parents' separation or divorce.
Good picture book about divorce for younger children. The illustrations and the fold out flaps also make it a fun read.
Basic life after divorce text
Pages all have a fold out extension for mom and dad's worlds
Looks like acrylic
Pages all have a fold out extension for mom and dad's worlds
Looks like acrylic
The perfect picture book for joint-custody kids. Warm, realistic, and developmentally appropriate. Highly recommended.
Simple, visually appealing story told from a young child's perspective about life with separated/divorced parents.
families, divorce - A great, simple lift-the-flap that talks about having two homes without too much detail.
This book uses clear language and simple, colorful illustrations to help explain divorce to younger children.
This is a cute cute cute lift-the-flap book for kids with parents who have separated.
i like the simplicity of the text and all the different topics it covers.
Neat... a lift and flap for kids whose parent's are divorced... or not. :)
Simple story about living at different homes after parents have divorced
This is a great book for young children with divorced parents.
This is a fantastic book for a young child who will be or is going through a divorce.
Great to have a book about this for such a young audience.
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Melanie Walsh (born 18 July 1964) is an English writer and illustrator of children's books. She studied at Harrow School of Art and the Royal College of Art.
Walsh has published 46 works in 98 publications. Her books have been translated into nine different languages.[1]
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Walsh has published 46 works in 98 publications. Her books have been translated into nine different languages.[1]
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