Seamus Kirst

This book is exactly what one expects from the title. Harper becomes a big sister to her new little brother Wyatt. Her and her dads are very excited for this new adventure. Things are harder than Harper expected. Wyatt is not able to play and both dad and daddy are not always available to do what Harper wants to do. Things are changing and it’s stressful. But as a family, they can get through things together. This book is well done, the illustrations are nice, it has a lesson and it teaches it well. Overall, this is a great book for any collection.… (mehr)

The parents in the story happen to be Daddy and Papa who are of different colors, but the anguish of the child is the same as for any child who is suddenly (catastrophically) faced with "shared custody". The illustrations by Noemie Gionet Landry (Canadian Illustrator) 🎨 are relatively simple yet dramatically emphasize the child's angst. There are facing pages of tips at the end of the story from Dr. Julia Martin Burch to help parents ease the transition.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from American Psychological Association/Magination Press via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mehr)

What is a family? Who is part of a family? Does everyone live in the same house? Is everyone the same color? Speak the same language? Have two parents? Learn along with Harper as she has fun at the big family reunion in the park!
The illustrations by Karen Bunting are simple, delightful, imaginative, and colorful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or your public library!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from American Psychological Association/Magination Press via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mehr)