https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr Divorce and separation is confusing for children. These book give a better understanding to how although parents may not be together, they still are your family. These books will also give children with parents who are still together a better understanding of their peers. Families with divorce are different, and sometimes include a wider, blended, family as well. en-us 2016-08-07 16:12:29 UTC 2025-11-03 04:52:35 UTC hello@padlet.com michelleblaw https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117659771 Vicki Lansky
This fiction story book is about a young bear, Koko, whose parents go through a divorce and lives in two homes. This book talks about even though Koko has two homes, they are still one family. Students can respond to a prompt through discussion, "How do you think Koko is feeling? Does this change the meaning of family?"]]> 2016-08-07 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117659771 michelleblaw https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117659857 Marc Brown and Laurie Kransy Brown
This fiction text is written as a graphic story book. It covers deep concepts about divorce, including alcohol abuse. It discusses "vocabulary" words about divorce and what it is like living in two homes. Have students connect this text with Its Not Your Fault, Koko Bear, and have students respond to prompts about feelings of divorce. ]]> 2016-08-07 16:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117659857 michelleblaw https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117659937 Brigitte Weninger 
This fiction picture book is about a little boy whose parents live in separate homes. The boy is angry and sad. His teddy bear tells him a story about how his parents divorced. The message of the story is that it is ok to be sad about your parents divorcing. Have students respond to a prompt, "What would you tell Tom to accept his changed family?" ]]> 2016-08-07 16:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117659937 michelleblaw https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117667024 Eve Bunting and Lisa Papp
This fiction picture book is about a young girl whose mother is getting remarried. She is excited but is also feeling guilty. Her divorced parents work together to help her understand it is ok. Students will compare the character's conflicting emotions and discuss the resolution. ]]> 2016-08-07 22:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/michelleblaw/xvj65syo63vr/wish/117667024