Books to Help Children Understand Divorce

There is a plethora of literature out there to help children of all ages deal with divorce. They vary on the child's age, the message (such as separation, blame, or coping with two households), and even the amount of guidance provided to the parents. I have included a smattering of such books available. I urge anyone considering purchasing, borrowing, or checking out these books to read reviews and contents to make sure the book fits your family situation. Again, there are many more out there. This is just a good place to start your search.


I gathered the intended ages from either professional reviews or the information provided by the author. Again, check for yourself, as your child may have needs that are traditionally seen in a different age group.

• Dinosaurs Divorce, Laurene Krasny Brown and Marc Brown; ages 1-6
• Was it the Chocolate Pudding?, Sandra Levins; ages 2-6
• Two Homes, Claire Masurel; ages 3-6
• The Invisible String, Patrice Karst; ages 3+
• Where am I Sleeping Tonight?, Carol Gordon Ekster; ages 3+
• Standing on My Own Two Feet, Tamara Schmitz; ages 4-6
• It's Not Your Fault, Koko Bear, Vicki Lansky; ages 4-7
• My Family's Changing, Pat Thomas; ages 4-8
• Mom's House, Dad's House For Kids, Isolina Ricci; ages 10-14

Feel free to let me know any others that have been helpful for you or your children!