Books for Children Aged 8-12

Bonkowski, Sara. Kids are Nondivoceable: A Workbook for Divorced Parents and Their Children. 1987

Byars, Betsy. The Animal, The Vegetable, And John D. Jones. 1983 (Fiction. Two sisters look negatively upon a beach vacation with their father, his woman friend, and her son.)

Cleary, Beverly. Dear Mr. Henshaw. 1983 (Fiction)

Cruise, Robin. The Top Secret Journal of Fiona Claire Jardin. 1998 (Fiction)

Danzinger, Paula. Amber Brown Sees Red. 1998/2009 (Fiction)

Gardner, Richard A. The Boy’s and Girl’s Book About Divorce. 1985

Gardner, Richard A. The Boy’s and Girl’s Book About Stepfamilies. 1985

Giff, Patricia. Rat Teeth. 1990. (Fiction)

Glass, Stuart. A Divorce Dictionary: A Book for You and Your Children. (Uses anecdotes to explain legal terms.)

Grollman, Earl. Talking About Divorce and Separation: A Dialogue Between Parent and Child. 2005 (Written by a Rabbi. Read together.)

Harris, Scott & Sherman, Richard. Divorcing With Kids: An Interactive Workbook for Parents and Their Children. 2007

Holyoke, Nancy & Nash, Scott. A Smart Girl’s Guide to Her Parents’ Divorce: How to Land On Your Feet When Your World Turns Upside Down. 2009

Hunter, Evan. Me and Mr. Stenner. 1976 (Fiction. An 11 year old learns she can love her father and stepfather at the same time.)

Ivery, Martha. Pickles and Peanuts. 1996 (Fiction. A 12 year old girl experiencing the separation of her parents has a renewed relationship with her mother whom she holds responsible for the break-up. Peanuts is the girl, Pickles is a dog.)

Jukes, Mavis. Like Jake And Me. 2005 (Fiction. About a boy and his step-father.)

Krementz, Jill. How It Feels When Parents Divorce. 1988 (Photographs and essays of 19 children/teens presenting their feelings about their parents’ divorce.)

LeShan, Eda. What’s Going To Happen To Me? When Parents Separate or Divorce. 1986 (Answers questions about divorce in simple language.)

Mayle, Peter. Why Are We Getting A Divorce? 1988 (Illustrated)

Nickman, Steven. When Mom And Dad Divorce. 1987 (Fictional accounts highlighting divorce issues.)

Nightingale, Lois. My Parents Still Love Me Even Though They’re Getting Divorced: An Interactive Tale For Children. 1997 (Combines story and activities to foster conversation.)

Park, Barbara. Don’t Make Me Smile. 2002 (Fiction. A boy’s adjustment to his parents’ divorce.)

Prokop, Michael. Divorce Happens To The Nicest Kids: A Self-help Book For Kids. 1996

Ricci, Isolina. Mom’s House, Dad’s House for Kids. 2006.

Seuling, Barbara. What Kind of Family Is This? A Book About Step-families? 1985 (Illustrated)

Snyder, Zilpha. The Headless Cupid. 1999 (Fiction. Step-sister is a witch.)

Thomas, Shirley & Rankin, Dorothy. Divorced But Still My Parents: A Helping Book About Divorce For Children and Parents. 1997 (with workbook activities for ages 6-12)

Winchester, Kent & Beyer, Roberta. What In The World Do You Do When Your Parents Divorce? A Survival Guide For Kids. 2001

Books for Children Up To Age 7

Abney, Joseph. Anaiya Lives with Daddy; Anaiya Visits Mommy. 2009

Bienenfeld, Florence. My Mom and Dad Are Getting A Divorce. 2002

Boegehold, Betty. Daddy Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. 1985

Brown, Laurene & Marc. Dinosaurs Divorce: A Guide For Changing Families. 1986

Christiansen, CB. My Mother’s House, My Father’s House. 1990

Girard, Linda. At Daddy’s On Saturdays. 1991

Ives, Sally. The Divorce Workbook: Guide For Kids and Families. 1985

Johnson, Janet (and others). Through The Eyes of Children: Healing Stories for Children of Divorce. 1997

Klutts, Shanna. Daddy Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. 2010

Lansky, Vicki. It’s Not Your Fault Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents and Young Children During Divorce. 1998

Levins, Sandra. Was It The Chocolate Pudding? A Story For Little Kids About Divorce. 2005

Masurel, Claire. Two Homes. 2003

Menendez-Aponte, Emily. When Mom and Dad Divorce: An Elf Help Book For Kids. 1999

Monroe, Robin. Why Don’t We Live Together Anymore?Understanding Divorce. 1998 (Christian)

Padoan, Gianni. Break-Up: Facing Up To Divorce. 1990

Perry & Lynch. Mommy And Daddy Are Getting Divorced. 1985

Rogers, Fred. Let’s Talk About It: Divorce. 1998

Schmitz, Tamara. Standing On My Own Two Feet: A Child’s Affirmation of Love In The Midst of Divorce. 2008

Seuling, Barbara. What Kind of Family Is This? A Book About Stepfamilies? 1985 (Illustrated)

Simon, Norma. All Families Are Special. 2003

Stinson, Kathy & Oelofsen, Vian. Mom and Dad Don’t Live Together Anymore. 2007

Thomas, Pat. My Family’s Changing: A First Look At Family Break-Up. 1999

Vigna, Judith. I Live With Daddy. 1997

Weninger, Brigitte. Good-Bye Daddy! 1997