Books about Divorce

Bunting, Eve.  My Mom’s Wedding
Seven-year-old Pinkie has mixed feelings about her divorced mother’s wedding especially when she learns that her beloved father will be an attending guest.  (J E Bun)

Coffelt, Nancy.  Fred Stays With Me
A child describes how she lives sometimes with her mother and sometimes with her father, but his dog is his constant companion.  (J E Cof)

Girard, Linda.  At Daddy's on Saturdays
Although her parents' divorce causes her to feel anger, concern and sadness, Katie discovers she can keep a loving relationship with her father even though he lives apart from her.   (J E Gir)

Klein, Adria F.  Max Stays Overnight
Most of the time, Max’s friend DeShawn lives far away with his father, but this weekend he is staying with his mother and has invited Max to join him for a sleepover.  (J B Klein)

Perry, Anne M.  Just Like Always
A girl finds that most things in her life remain the same after her parents’ divorce.  (J B Perry)

Schmitz, Tamara.  Standing on My Own Two Feet: A Child’s Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce
Addison’s parents are divorced and he lives in one house with his mom and another with his dad, but one thing he knows above all is that both his parents love him and they always will.  (J E Sch)

Stanek, Muriel.  I Won't Go Without a Father
A little boy is ashamed that he is fatherless, but his mother and other relatives help him work out his dilemma.   (J E Sta)

Vigna, Judith.  Grandma Without Me
A young boy finds a way to keep in touch with his beloved grandmother despite his parents' divorce.   (J E Vig)

Nonfiction:

Ford, Melanie.  My Parents are Divorced Too: A Book for Kids by Kids
Guide for kids coping with their parents’ divorce.  (J 306.89 For)

Hewitt, Sally.  My Parent’s Divorce
Case studies and helpful advice for kids whose parents are getting divorced.  (J 306.89 Hew)

Hogan, Paula Z.  Will Dad Ever Move Back Home?
When a child is bitterly unhappy that her divorced parents no longer live together, she and her family discover the importance of directly expressing their feelings.   (J 301.42 Hog)

Murphy, Patricia J.  Divorce and Separation
Why does it happen and tips for getting through it.  (J 306.89 Mur)

Stinson, Kathy.  Mom and Dad Don’t Live Together Anymore
A little girl describes how she feels about her parents’ separation and explains how she spends the time she’s with each of them.  (J 306.89 Sti)