American Bookseller
Ideal!...This little paperback is just the right dose of advice from the right source.
Working Mother
A kid-to-kid, heart-to-heart look at the realities of divorce.
Book Description
Been there, done that - that's the message of this friendly book told by kids who have survived their parents' divorce and are now sharing their hard-won wisdom with other kids. Asks - and answers - the toughest questions that all kids have about divorce.
Card catalog description
Three stepsiblings in a blended family discuss their experiences and those of friends with divorce and remarriage.
From the Publisher
Selected as 1997 "Pick of the Lists!" by the American Booksellers Association
My Parents Are Divorced, Too: A Book for Kids by Kids ANNOTATION
"...a charming book, vividly told and illustrated, that teaches an only child through the story of Eudora the hippo that only does not mean lonely."
SYNOPSIS
Simple truths, great wisdom, and a lot of "I have been through
it" advice are packed into this little book. These young authors write about
their own experiences with their parents' divorce frankly and clearly— in
a way that can really be understood by readers ages 8-13.
This is more than just a recounting of experiences. It is a guidebook for
getting adjusted to new life, and a means for opening new avenues of
communication at a difficult time in everyone's life.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jan Blackstone-Ford is an author, photographer, and
elementary school teacher living with her blended family in Discovery Bay,
California. She writes a column about stepparenting and blended family
living for Working Mother Magazine. Melanie Ford is a song girl for her high
school. Annie Ford is a GATE student (gifted and talented program). Steven
Ford is an avid basketball player and rollerblader.
As the children in your life read on, they will see how other kids have
negotiated the really tough times. They will quickly learn that they are not
alone in their questions, their fears, their anger, or their pain. They will
come away with effective new tools for coping, taught by some of the best
teachers—kids like themselves!
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
... a kid-to-kid, heart-to-heart look at the realities of
divorce. In a simple, conversational tone, the Fords offer advice on
everything from dealing with arguments to welcoming a new baby into a
blended household. It's sure to soothe children learning to cope with a
changing family. (Catherine Cartwright, Associate Editor, Working Mother Magazine)
— Catherine Cartwright
As a former school principal who spent many hours
counseling parents and children, I recommend this book not only for the
children of divorce, but for their teachers and parents as well. (David T. Uslan, ED.D., former head
Laboratory Demonstration School, University of California, Berkeley)
— David T. Uslan
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