Something Is Wrong at My House [Paperback]

Diane Davis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Angry, fearful and lonely. That's how kids often feel when their parents fight.

Based on a true story, "Something Is Wrong at My House" shows how a boy in a violent household finds a way to care for himself and how he obtains help from outside his home.

Designed with two sets of text, one for older children and the other, with illustrations, for the very young.

Available in Spanish.

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . a book for children who are reluctant to talk about the domestic violence they see in their homes." -- Steve Johnston, The Seattle Times, Jan. 25, 1985

"It is an extremely well-conceived little paperback which deals with a serious issue-the problem of violence in the home, in a format which children can easily comprehend and that offers them some solutions." -- The Reviewing Librarian, Fall 1986

From the Publisher

"Something is Wrong at My House" is part of Parenting Press's well-respected "children's safety" collection. Other titles include "It's MY Body," "Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse," "Something Happened and I'm Scared to Tell," "Helping Abused Children," "Loving Touches," "The Trouble with Secrets," "Telling Isn't Tattling" and "Kids to the Rescue."

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Parenting Pr (December 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943990106
• ISBN-13: 978-0943990101
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids., February 18, 2008

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Abby Cummings (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Is Wrong at My House (Paperback)

This book is a definate plus for kids. It has a simple story, one side is for older kids that includes more description, and one side is the simpler story for littler kids. Kids relate to the story and are able to open up while you are reading. A definate must have for social worker dealing with domestic violence, or abuse.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I use this all the time, March 14, 2006

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Ann M. Suabedissen (Bordentown, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Something Is Wrong at My House (Paperback)

This is a good book for children who witness domestic violence at home. It's been helpful with young people in my practice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Based on a true story of a boy who lived in a violent household, August 17, 2010

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Something Is Wrong at My House (Paperback)

"Something Is Wrong at My House: A Book About Parents' Fighting" is a book especially written for school age (and also adapted for preschool age) children to help break the generational cycle of domestic abuse. It is based on a true story of a boy who lived in a violent household. Written in simple terms that can easily be understood, "Something is Wrong at My House" addresses and describes the effects of domestic abuse in terms of a child's feelings and reactions. There are specific suggestions for what the child can do to deal with their own chaotic feelings to avoid violence and a Safety Plan development suggestion so that the child can take appropriate steps to protect himself and siblings when the violence is too threatening. The book's format is such that each set of pages presents similar information for an older child or for a preschool-aged child. It ends with suggestions for adults to contact for help and some positive steps a child can take plus affirmations: "I am a very special, lovable person. My needs are important. I deserve to be safe and happy and so do you!" "Something Is Wrong at My House" is an excellent resource for children in families at risk and those who work with them or are close to them. Also recommended by the same publisher is "Where is My Mommy?: Coping When a Parent Leaves (And Doesn't Come Back)," by Mary Kilgore and Mitchell Kilgore, illustrated by Cary Pillo.