Divorce

Picture Books

Divorce by Fred Rogers (AKA Mr. Rogers) J 306.89 ROG

An oldie but a goodie! Mr. Rogers tackles divorce in a great way by focusing on the idea that divorce is an adult problem not the child’s. The book suggest talking to friends about their feelings and playing even when they feel guilty.

Divorce Dinosaurs by Marc Brown J 301.42 BRO

From the author of the “Arthur” series comes a book about divorce.”Chapters address such concerns as why parents divorce, what will happen to “me,” where will holidays be celebrated, living in two homes, etc.”

Chapter books

It’s Not the End of the World by Judy Blume  J Blume

Karen Newman has decided she’ll never get married. Just look at her parents. All they do is fight. And now Karen’s dad has moved out of the house and he and her mom are talking about divorce. Her older brother has locked himself away in his room, her little sister is a mess, and she can’t bring herself to talk about any of it with her best friend. She’s never felt so alone. Yet in spite of everything Karen is sure she can set things right again if only she can get her parents together in the same room. Or will her fantasy backfire?