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Helped me talk with my preschooler about his "two homes"

2008-01-08
This book is written very well. It helped me find a way to talk about my son's two homes - even if he doesn't know how different it might be (he's 2) than others, it may make it more normal - of give him a way to see it from a very positive light.

Has helped my grandkids adjust.

2008-01-07
I was looking for a book that would help with the adjustment process as my granddaughter (5) and my grandson (3) are in the midst of the upheaval that comes from this change in households as they spend time with each parent. This book is excellent! My grandson thinks he is the boy in the story, Alex!

Good book

2008-01-02
This book helped my 5 year old granddaughter right after her parents split. It was good for her to see that other kids live in the same situation. She was able to identify with the two homes that her world became.

Great book for young children

2007-12-23
My daughter was 3 and a half when we moved out due to my husband and I separating. I bought a few books that looked like they were on her level (not too complex). This book is fantastic for her age and keeps it so simple. My daughter "reads" it to herself also. When I read it with her I draw examples from our own house, etc. Out of all the books I bought, this is a favorite. When she's a little older Dinosaur's Divorce or some others may be more appropriate. But this is just right for now and has been a great tool in helping her adjust to having "Two Homes".

Buy this book!! You will not be disappointed!

2007-10-30
I cannot say enough good things about this book. I bought this for my young stepchildren when they were about 1 1/2 years old. They're almost 5 now and this has been a longtime favorite. Instantly, they began to relate to the scenarios in the book (Examples are I have two toothbrushes, one at Mommy's house and one at Daddy's house; I have two kitchens, I cook here with Mommy, I cook here with Daddy). They call the book "Alex" and I honestly believe that it has helped them to understand the situation with their parents in a simple, age-appropriate manner. The things that are most important for young children in divorce- stability, love, and security, are addressed simply through Alex's words. This book is amazing. Buy it now!

Excellent - very, very relevant

2008-03-10
The child who read this kept saying - 'that's like me' as he realised just how much he had in common with the character - an excellent book, gentle, lyrical, clear and straightforward - comes highly recommended.

Perfect book for our family

2008-03-10
This was a great book for our family - very positive about the relationship with former spouses. My ex-husband and I have a very positive relationship with one another and with our son, and this book was helpful to reaffirm that with him. I found that a lot of other divorce/two home type books had a silent negative outlook on it, and focused on overcoming that, rather than on reaffirming the positive things involved in a child having "two homes" or living in a divorced family. GREAT BOOK - HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

yep -- it's a good one

2008-02-14
my toddler says this book is "good," a high compliment! it's simple, stays focused on the topic. i think the repetition helps to normalize and reinforce the message that having parents who live in difference homes is okay. also helps me to get into the mindset of my toddler, who's looking for a certain sense of belonging and security.

good book for children whose parents were never married

2008-01-18
I've been looking for a book to read to my son about having two families. His father and I were never married, so most of the books don't apply to our situation, because they're about divorced parents. This book speaks nothing about the relationship between the parents. It is purely about the difference in mommy's house and daddy's house. It speaks as if this a natural arrangment, and doesn't suggest sadness or loneliness about the parents not being together. My son is only 18 mths old, but he likes the pictures, and it's a good, simple story-line for when he's old enough to understand. I highly reccommend this book for divorced, or never-married families.

review for two homes

2008-01-14
This book was helpful, however, for very young children. Perhaps 3 to 4 year olds. I found it a little young for my 7 year old children. Good illistrations, very, very basic.