One Day at a Time
A reassuring story about separation and divorce
Rachel Ip author Natelle Quek illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Published:11th Apr '24
Should be back in stock very soon
A beautifully illustrated story about dealing with divorce and separation, to offer comfort and reassurance to young children.
When Poppy and Robin's parents separate, everything starts to change around them. They soon have two homes, different routines and big mixed up feelings.
But as family life begins to take new shape, the siblings discover that even the biggest changes in life get easier, and happiness can grow again, if you take it one day at a time...
Written by Rachel Ip, award-winning author of The Forgettery and The Last Garden with stunning artwork by Natelle Quek.
"Tender and empathetic - and a road map for families undergoing similar shift" Kirkus Reviews
"Allows readers to connect with and reflect their own feelings about changes that might be taking place in their lives" School Library Journal
[...] a quiet, thoughtful depiction of divorce, with parents who do an exceptional job of supporting their young children through a tough time. [...] Tender and empathetic - and a road map for families undergoing similar shift. * Kirkus Reviews *
[...] Allows readers to connect with and reflect their own feelings about changes that might be taking place in their lives, now or in the past. Illustrations capture the emotional journey; these brim with love and reassurance. . . a story that is clear and honest without being didactic * School Library Journal *
Honest and hopeful, this realistic picture book seeds the idea that with the passage of time comes healing and growth. * Booklist *
ISBN: 9781444965544
Dimensions: 300mm x 244mm x 10mm
Weight: 440g
32 pages