My Stick Family: Helping Children Cope with Divorce (Let's Talk) [Paperback]

Natalie June Reilly (Author), Brandi J. Pavese (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Let's Talk

Billy feels angry, confused, and sad. His parents don't live together anymore — they have gotten a divorce. His deepest wish is for his mom, dad, and little brother Alec to live together as a family again. In this tender story, simply and charmingly illustrated, Billy learns that just because his parents live in separate homes, it doesn't mean that the strength and love of a family has been taken from him.

A tool for parents, educators, and therapists, the book sends a comforting message to children of the resilience and constancy of love within the family, even after a marriage ends.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: New Horizon Press (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882822071
• ISBN-13: 978-0882822075
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,371,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adults and kids alike can relate to this book., April 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: My Stick Family: Helping Children Cope with Divorce (Let's Talk) (Paperback)

This is a great book for kids of all ages. It really hit home with me since my parents were divorced when I was a child. It will help your kids understand what other kids go through and that families can be of all shapes and sizes.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "This Message Sticks" Says Divorced Mom with Kids., April 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: My Stick Family: Helping Children Cope with Divorce (Let's Talk) (Paperback)

This book brought tears to my eyes. It's message is relevant and profoundly simple. My children related to the characters in the story and they love to read it again and again. It is a story that focuses on the love of family, and how that love transcends divorce. It's a must have for any family of divorce!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very thoughtful tale to talk about a very complex issue., May 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: My Stick Family: Helping Children Cope with Divorce (Let's Talk) (Paperback)

I think that this book very tenderly discusses an issue facing many parents today. I have loaned it to a couple of friends who have been through a divorce with young children. In both cases, they said that the book helped them begin a conversation with their children about the love of family that can never be taken by divorce. Natalie has written this book from her heart and I am glad she can share it with others.