This book is about a little girl and her parents going through a divorce. It demonstrates the emotions kids go through when this happens. It teaches them that those angry and frustrating emotions are okay to have. However, even though the family is going through a lot of changes one thing remains the same. She is loved no matter what and that will not change.
Age- 3-5
Source- Yelm Library

This is an excellent book for young children about divorce. It relates the child's feelings to different animals, such as "I wish I were an elephant so I could crash through my parent's door and stop their mad, bad words". Also, "I wish I were a prickly porcupine, so that I couldn't be hurt by anything or anybody anymore". However, in the end the parents are able to explain that not all things will change. The little girl is told her parents will be happier and able to spend more time with her doing things she likes to do. They also tell her their love for her is forever and has not changed. ( )

This book demonstrates a lot of great metaphors. I like that this book discuss a child anger and frustration towards her parents by roaring like a lion so she can tune out what she is feeling. This shows a child pain through a different perspective. And the author captures this through his illustration and through his texts.

Source: Pierce college library system
Age: 4-8 years old

This is a story about a girl who's parents are getting divorced.
3 and up
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A little girl is told by her parents that they are getting a divorce. She is hurt and afraid and doesn't want anything to do with that so she describes her feelings and emotions with animal noises and animal embodiments. It is quite a unique story. I do not recall reading anything like this. The art is interesting - paintings. The little girl emotes passionately and it is expressed vividly throughout this book.

Interesting and worth reading. A good bibliotherapy book about divorce for children. Soft enough in the message, yet powerful emotions expressed throughout. I thought it was interesting and worthwhile. The little girl was a strong lead character. Note to parents in the back - which is important!

For kids 4-8
Source: Pierce County Library system ( )