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Two Families to Call My Own

A picture book about blended families

Phil Earle author Jess Rose illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Publishing:13th Feb '25

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 13th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Two Families to Call My Own cover

Florrie now lives in two different houses:
One with her mum.
One with her dad.

And everything finally feels just right. Until Florrie's dad gets a new girlfriend... who's not her mum!

Will having two families be too much for Florrie?

A comforting picture book tackling the tricky emotions that surface when blending families after a separation, while celebrating new connections.

Brought to you by best-selling and award-winning author, of When the Sky Falls and Two Places To Call Home, Phil Earle.

Praise for Two Places to Call Home:

'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times

'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field

'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner

'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery

'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph

'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies

ISBN: 9780241529553

Dimensions: 285mm x 232mm x 4mm

Weight: 250g

32 pages