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Sep 20, Paige Harari rated it really liked it Shelves: A young child sometimes lives with Mom and sometimes live with Dad. Sometimes they stay at Mom's house with the pink door and sometimes they stay at Dad's apartment at the top of the building. The child narrates all the different things they do with Mom or Dad, which is super relatable to any children who have parents who are divorced. So often typical nuclear families are portrayed in children' A young child sometimes lives with Mom and sometimes live with Dad.

So often typical nuclear families are portrayed in children's literature so it was really refreshing to portray a family that went through a divorce. These days that is just as common and there needs to be books like this so all children can feel represented in books. The book also had the fun feature of flaps that you could open up to find the rest of the story, which is really engaging for younger children and the illustrations helped add to the story.

I would recommend this book for ages three and up to be read aloud. Great read and representative of "different" types of families! Aug 12, Emily rated it it was amazing Shelves: My mom always used to pick me up from school This will be my go-to recommendation for parents looking for books about the life changes that come with divorce to read to young children. Will work for preschoolers up to age 8 or so. Feb 10, Jason Scott rated it really liked it Shelves: I love how simple this book is, it's purely talking about having two homes and how it is a change but it is ok.

Things are different, but everything is ok. May 06, Tasha rated it really liked it Shelves: 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 This picture book takes a look at divorce in a way that is appropriate for very young children. Nicely, the book also explores what happens for special events and birthdays and how the parents attend but separately. There is no negative emotion here, just a matter-of-fact book that answers the questions that children will have about their every day life. Read the rest of my review on my blog, Waking Brain Cells.

Oct 18, Keturah Reid rated it really liked it Shelves: This story is very similar to "Two Homes" by Claire Masurel. This story is about a little girl who lives in two separate homes. One with her mother and cat and one with her dad. It goes into detail about how the lifestyle is a little different in each home but she still feels loved by both parents the same.

Again this book is about divorced families which represents my text set.

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The story is interesting to children and age appropriate and children can understand what is represented. The characters are realistic and convincing. The illustrations represent the setting and characters and also hold the children's interest. The language used in this story accurately represents the character's culture. Overall, this was a very good book. I would recommend it. Jul 08, Barbara rated it liked it Shelves: 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 Sometimes family members just can't get along, and inevitably, there are marriages that don't work for whatever reason. The message that families can learn to cope even during changes is a healthy one, made even more pleasurable by the pages with flaps that lift so readers can see what life is like at the other parent's place.

Many might find comfort in knowing that they aren't alone in having to live their lives in two different places. Dec 15, Ariana rated it really liked it Shelves: A really lovely book, dealing with a fairly hard subject.

Living with Mom and Living with Dad

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 A really lovely book, dealing with a fairly hard subject.

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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 her favorite toys though she has different sets at each house and calling the parent she is missing on the phone. I would definitely recommend this to parents and educators looking to explain family changes and different families to younger children.

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Sep 27, babyhippoface rated it liked it Shelves: Very young children often have no grasp on what it means for parents to be divorced. They only know that they sometimes live with Mommy, and sometimes live with Daddy. This bold and colorful lift-the-flap book is just the reassurance some of those children need, and other children may need to hear to help understand how some neighborhood children live. The child depicted in the book talks about what her room looks like at Mommy's and what her room at Daddy's looks like, what her two houses are l Very young children often have no grasp on what it means for parents to be divorced.

The child depicted in the book talks about what her room looks like at Mommy's and what her room at Daddy's looks like, what her two houses are like, what different games they play or things they enjoy at each house. This fits the bill nicely for pre-kindergarten units on families.

Living with Mom and Living with Dad by Melanie Walsh

May 28, Beth rated it really liked it Shelves: Great book to help younger children see the positive sides of divorce. This is a happy, cheerful book with lift the flap pages. It discusses transition from one home to the other, both parents attending events, birthdays, extended family and how a child can overcome missing one home or the other. Mostly focuses on facts, places, events and people rather than the emotions. Excellent for younger children. Jul 31, Karen Arendt rated it really liked it Shelves: 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.

Mar 01, Bethany rated it really liked it Shelves: 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. Nov 21, Marguarite Markley rated it really liked it Shelves: What I don't like: Be careful when recommending this one. Jun 07, Pawsitive School Counselor rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is my favorite new book to discuss divorce.

It's an adorable flip book that compares and contrasts living in two different households. After the student has read it they can make their own flip page of things they love at each of their own homes. I bought this immediately!! Aug 16, Amy rated it liked it Shelves: 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.

Jul 19, Great Books rated it really liked it Shelves: 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. Jan 17, Danielle rated it liked it. This book is good, I suppose, to read to a child whose parents are going through a divorce.

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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!!!! Find this book at Hillingdon Libraries. Jun 14, Davina rated it liked it Shelves: 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. Jul 21, Brenna Call rated it really liked it. 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. Dec 12, Lizzie rated it really liked it Shelves: 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. Sep 13, Abby Ratliff rated it liked it Shelves: This is a story about divorced parents, but it never mentions that.

Instead I think it makes kids feel less different. The flaps on each page make it fun and surprising. It lets kids know that it is ok to live at two homes. Jul 03, Samantha rated it really liked it. Be the first to ask a question about What's Wrong with Daddy?

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