Jessica's Two Families: Helping Children Learn to Cope with Blended Households

by Lynne Hugo (2005, New Horizon Press, 8.95)
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Seven-year-old Jessica is feeling overwhelmed and confused. On one hand, she is excited, her dad just remarried and she now has a brother and a sister. But on the other hand, she now has two of everything; two sets of parents, two homes, two sets of rules, and two new step-siblings. In this colorfully illustrated, poignant and sensitive story, we follow Jessica as she copes with the problems and stresses. Color. Grades K-5. [8” x 7”...48 pages]

Changes: My Family and Me

by Beverly Hopkins (1999, Child & Family Press, 8.95/hardback)
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A child describes the changes that divorce and remarriage bring to the make-up of a family. First, the divorce happens, then a stepfather and a stepbrother come into the picture, a stepmother, then a stepsister. And, finally, thoughts of the future when the child gets married and eventually has a child of his own. Color. Grades K-1. [7.5” x 7.5”...20 pages]

Let's Talk About It: Stepfamilies

by Fred Rogers (2001, Puffin, 6.99)
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Mister Rogers offers a practical and sensitive exploration of stepfamilies for children. We like the author’s comments in the front of the book. He says, “Whatever is mentionable can be more manageable.” Color photos. Grades K-2. [8” x 8”...32 pages]

Help!: A Girl's Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies

by Nancy Holyoke (1999, Pleasant Company, 8.95)
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This book answers letters from girls dealing with various aspects of their parents’ divorce, remarriages, and stepfamilies. It includes quizzes and tips, plus advice from girls who’ve been there and have wisdom to share. Color. Grades 4-8. [7” x 7”...128 pages]

Divorce Is Not the End of the World: Zoe’s and Evan’s Coping Guide for Kids

by Zoe & Evan Stern (1997, Tricycle Press, 8.95)
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Zoe, 15 years old, and Evan, 13 years old, know what divorce is like. And, with help from Mom, they assist other kids with bad feelings, new rules, and stepparents. Grades 4-8. [6” x 9”...88 pages]

Jigsaw Puzzle Family: The Stepkids' Guide to Fitting It Together

by Cynthia MacGregor (2005, Impact, 12.95)
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A book for all the kids who wonder how the jigsaw puzzle pieces of their newly combined family will ever fit together. Includes engaging stories of children facing the same issues, dozens of practical and helpful suggestions for making stepfamily life better, gentle guidance in understanding the mixed feelings that go with fitting into a blended (jigsaw puzzle) family, and lots of reassurance that time will help. Grades 3-8. [6” x 9”...128 pages]

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