Chelsea's Tree a story for Step Children and stepkids [Spiral-bound]

Marcy McCann (Author), Pamela Gardener (Illustrator)

Book Description

A sturdy hard covered book containing a beautifully illustrated story, activities, maps, stickers, and a photo album section. The book has a multicolored handle for ease of carrying. Geared to stepchildren and children of blended families. Age appropriate 3 - 7 Endorsed by health care professionals. Chelsea's Tree is a charming, original way to help a child make sense of his or her world. Judith L. Hunt., Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Editorial Reviews

Review

Chelsea's Tree is a simply delightful book! Wonderful for younger children. Complete with a corded handle for easy carrying. Children often experience anguish and confusion when two families are merged into one. FamilyFusion.com Editor Kim Peterson --Kim Peterson, Editor of FamilyFusion.com

It is very important that children achieve a sense of self and relatedness. This book does this in a caring manner. Lionel Bryan, M.D., Psychiatrist, Advisory Board of Inspiration Publications Both children and adults will enjoy reading Chelsea's Tree and using the activities in drawing closer as a family. --Rev. J. Alexander M. Div., M.S., Lamplighter May 2001

Children often experience anguish and confusion when two families are merged into one. Marcy McCann's Chelsea's Tree is a great way to help children cope with their new situation. The story revolves around a little girl who explores the differences and benefits of her new family. The hardcover book, aimed at children ages 4 to 8, also includes maps and stickers to show where relatives live, a photo album section, a glossary of family relationships and a list of resources. --Your Stepfamily Magazine August 2002

About the Author

Member of The Virginia Writers Club and The Small Publishers Association of North American

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 75 pages
• Publisher: Inspiration Publications; First Edition edition (May 24, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970045603
• ISBN-13: 978-0970045607
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,322,931 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Marcy McCann (1947 ) was born in Queens, New York, to an Italian mother and English-German father, grew up in Upstate, New York, until age 15 and moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1962 where she remained for most of her adult life. For a short stint as a Navy wife she lived in Washington DC, Charleston SC and Alexandria, LA. In Nov. 1999 she moved to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia where she lives and writes today.

Her first book Chelsea's Tree an activity book for step children was written for 3 to 8 year old's in mind. She participates in the Book 'Em Foundation's annual book sales in Waynesboro, and the Edinburg Ole Time Festival where she signs books each fall.

Currently the Interim Fair Manager (for the third year) of the Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, VA, she strives to bring together various artists and authors to showcase their talents during this 9 day per Labor Day event. Marcy also owns a high end poster and custom mural shop in Strasburg, VA.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars You only meet the mother and her family, Daddy is conspicuously absent, May 24, 2010

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This review is from: Chelsea's Tree a story for Step Children and stepkids (Spiral-bound)

Is it too much to ask that books for kids about divorce present a decent view of BOTH parents, or, at the least, do not malign or ignore that father? In this book, the girl is at her mom's house, meets with her mom's mother (her grandmother) and we NEVER meet her father or his family. It would have been so easy to do half the tree with one family and then take the book to the other house and finish it there. What's so wrong with portraying dad in the book? I am returning this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book that reflects and celebrates divesrse family structures!, September 19, 2006

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Creative Diva "Naturally Creative" (Front RoyalVA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chelsea's Tree a story for Step Children and stepkids (Spiral-bound)

I was incredibly impressed with this book. The story relevant to todays blended families and celebrates all who come in to our lives that create our family grown from Love.

This book is multi functional and interactive. Includes maps with stickers so the child can see where all their loved ones live. This also opens up the child's eyes to see how many in the world love and care for them. This book also has an area to put pictures of families and loved ones.
All with a handle to carry around!

This is a worthwhile book and gift.
My daughter will enjoy this book for many years to come.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, November 15, 2002

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L. Wicks "LLW" (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chelsea's Tree a story for Step Children and stepkids (Spiral-bound)

As the mother of 6 children, which include "his, mine, ours and adopted", in a military family where growing up around our extended family wasn't possible, I wish this book had been available when my children were small. It's a warm, witty and wonderful way to explain extended and blended families to children. It also has an ingenious handle and space for the child to include within the pages favorite photos and small mementos to carry around, then they can pull it out and review the contents whenever they wish. To top all that off, it has a map and stickers so the child, with an adult's help, can put a sticker on each place in the world where someone lives who loves them. I LOVE the idea and the love that clearly shows through the writing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!