All books are located in the parenting section unless otherwise noted. A title with an asterisk (*) beside it indicates it is in the regular collection.

Fiction for Children

Abercrombie, Barbara. CHARLIE ANDERSON (XXF)

Two sisters wonder why their cat disappears and then discover it has two homes just like they do. Ages 4-7

Adams, Eric J. ON THE DAY HIS DADDY LEFT (XXF)

When his father moves out of the house, Danny’s family and friends reassure him that it is not his fault. Ages 4-8

Bernhard, Durga. TO AND FRO, FAST AND SLOW (XXF)*

Follows the rhythms of a young girl’s life as she moves between her parents’ homes. Ages 3-7

Baum, Lois. ONE MORE TIME (XXF)*

Simon and his father spend an afternoon in the park before Simon goes home to his Mother. Ages 2-5

Bunting, Eve. SOME FROG! (XF Bridges)*

Billy is disappointed that his father does not show up for a special event but his mother fills in admirably. Ages 5-9

Cleary, Beverly. DEAR MR. HENSHAW (XF)*

In his letters to his favorite author, a 10-year old boy reveals his problems coping with his parents’ divorce. Ages 8-11

Danziger, Paula. AMBER BROWN IS GREEN WITH ENVY (XF)*

Fourth-grader Amber Brown deals with her parents’ divorce and her mother’s remarriage. Ages 8-10

Girard, Linda Walvoord. AT DADDY’S ON SATURDAYS (XXF)

Katie discovers that she can keep a loving relationship with her father even though he lives apart from her. Ages 5-9

Grindley, Sally. A NEW ROOM FOR WILLIAM (XXF)*

When Willam and his mother move, he is unhappy about his new room, until he chooses new wallpaper and makes a new friend. Ages 4-7

Masurel, Claire. TWO HOMES (XXF)

A young boy enjoys the homes of both his parents who live apart. Ages 2-5

Moss,Marissa. MAX’S LOGBOOK (XXF)*

Max’s log book reveals his imagination and his feelings about his parents’ divorce. Ages 7-10

Ransom, Jeanie Franz. I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT (XXF)

A young girl reluctantly talks with her parents about their upcoming divorce which helps to prepare her for the big changes to come. Ages 4-8

Schotter, Roni. MISSING RABBIT (XXF)

As Kara divides her time between her Papa’s house and Mama’s house, she is comforted by the presence of her toy rabbit. Ages 3-7

Spelman, Cornelia. MAMA AND DADDY BEAR’S DIVORCE (XXF)

Dinah Bear feels scared when her parents say they are going to divorce. Ages 2-4

Stinson, Kathy. MOM AND DAD DON’T LIVE TOGETHER ANYMORE (XXF)

A little girl discusses her feelings about her parents’ separation. Ages 3-5

White, Ruth. BUTTERMILK HILL (XF)*

When Lindy’s parents divorce and make new lives for themselves, she has trouble coping until she starts to find her own way to express her feelings. Ages 9-12

Non Fiction for Children

Bode, Janet. FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE: A GUIDE TO SURVIVING DIVORCE FOR PRETEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES (X306.89)

First person accounts from young people that describe the effects of divorce and remarriage and how to handle them. Ages 8 -12

Brown, Laurene. DINOSAURS DIVORCE (XX392.5)

Dinosaur characters talk about causes of divorce, living with a single parent, spending holidays in two separate households, and adjusting to a stepparent. Ages 4-8

Cadier, Florence. MY PARENTS ARE GETTING DIVORCED: HOW TO KEEP IT TOGETHER WHEN YOUR MOM AND DAD ARE SPLITTING UP (X306.89)

Explains the feelings and questions shared by young people whose parents are getting divorced, the changes that occur and how to deal with them. Ages 10 and up

Cole, Julia. MY PARENTS’ DIVORCE (XX306.89)

Discusses why divorce happens, how to cope with it, and how to deal with difficult feelings. Ages 5-9

Holyoke, Nancy. HELP! : A GIRL’S GUIDE TO DIVORCE AND STEPFAMILIES (X306.89)

Answers letters from girls dealing with various aspects of divorce, remarriage, and step families. Ages 8-12

Krementz, Jill. HOW IT FEELS WHEN PARENTS DIVORCE (X392.5)

Boys and girls, ages seven to sixteen, share their feelings about their parents’ divorce. Ages 7 and up.

Nickman, Steven L. WHEN MOM AND DAD DIVORCE (X392.5)

Focuses on thoughts, feelings and emotional problems of children whose parents are divorcing. Ages 8-12

Rogers, Fred. DIVORCE (XX306.89)

Helps children to express their feelings during the upsetting changes that occur during a divorce. Ages 3-7

Thomas, Pat. MY FAMILY’S CHANGING: A FIRST LOOK AT A FAMILY BREAK UP (XX306.89)

Discusses the changes brought about by a divorce and the importance of expressing feelings. Ages 3-7

Winchester, Kent. WHAT IN THE WORLD DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR PARENTS DIVORCE (X306.89)

Answers common questions about divorce and it effects. Ages 7-12

Books for Parents

Beyer, Roberta. SPEAKING OF DIVORCE: HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS AND HELP THEM COPE (X306.89)

Emery, Robert E. THE TRUTH ABOUT CHILDREN AND DIVORCE: DEALING WITH THE EMOTIONS SO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN CAN THRIVE (306.89)*

Neuman, M. Gary. HELPING YOUR KIDS COPE WITH DIVORCE THE SANDCASTLES WAY (309.89)*

Wallerstein, Judith S. WHAT ABOUT THE KIDS? : RAISING YOUR CHILDREN BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER DIVORCE (306.89)*

Wolf, Anthony E. WHY DID YOU HAVE TO GET A DIVORCE? AND WHEN CAN I GET A HAMSTER (649.1)*

Oct. 2005 (ic)