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Mama and Daddy Bear’s Divorce (Albert Whitman Prairie Books) (Paperback)

Posted on | November 28, 2009 |

Mama and Daddy Bear's Divorce (Albert Whitman Prairie Books)

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1-This book provides reassurance that, as painful and confusing as a divorce may be, it does not mean that both parents will no longer be part of a youngster’s life. In a series of short sentences, readers learn about Dinah’s favorite people (her mama, her daddy, and her big sister); her favorite activities; and her favorite things (her stuffed rabbit and her red sandals). The words used to describe the divorce and what it means are carefu (more…)

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11 Responses to “Mama and Daddy Bear’s Divorce (Albert Whitman Prairie Books) (Paperback)”

  1. Prosper
    November 28th, 2009 @ 2:42 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    4 YEAR OLD LOVES IT!
    I thought this was a good book. We have a four year old and he “got” it.
    The way it is written, the children are shown that they are “special” and most importantly BOTH…

  2. Yeardleigh
    November 28th, 2009 @ 3:57 pm

    As an attorney and divorce mediator in New York and New Jersey I try to keep up on all of the children’s books put out on the topic of divorce - in order to give my clients recommendations. This book is WITHOUT A DOUBT the best book for young children on the topic. It doesn’t try to get too into the topic (like Dinosaur’s divorce - which is better for kids a bit older) and stresses the two (2) most important themes for children experiencing divorce to learn: (1) some things are changing - but many things are staying the same; (2) you didn’t do anything to cause it - and you can’t do anything to stop it. This is a GREAT book and a great resource for professionals working in divorce to recommend.

  3. Ryker
    November 28th, 2009 @ 5:47 pm
    This review is from: Mama and Daddy Bear’s Divorce (Hardcover)

    I’ve recently purchased this book to help my three year old son understand why mommy and daddy are not living together anymore. He was only two and a half years old when our divorce happened, but as parents, we’ve never really explained to him about the divorce since we thought he’s too young to comprehend it. However, this book, when I read it to him the first time, has helped him make sense the feelings that he’s currently experiencing. He can relate his feelings to this book, and every time I read it to him, he would ask me to read it over and over again. To me this is a very good book for my toddler because, it’s not very direct about the divorce issue, and it makes him feel comfortable about the book when I read it to him at bedtime. I would recommend this book to divorced parents who have little ones. This book would surely help the little ones ease the emotions that they’re experiencing.

  4. Giona
    November 28th, 2009 @ 7:21 pm

    2.0 out of 5 stars
    This book is very slanted towards “Daddy leaving”
    I bought this book for my stepchildren when they were about 2 years old. The book comes highly recommended from other users on Amazon, but if you are looking for a book that…

  5. Xochitl
    November 28th, 2009 @ 9:14 pm

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Excellent Book for toddlers
    I bought this book for my two yr old while going through a separation. He says “mom, I sad.” I read him this book on the situaiton at hand & it is right to the point & simple for…

  6. Winfield
    November 29th, 2009 @ 2:31 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Excellent - comforting and realistic
    This book provides an excellent way to brooch the subject of divorce with little ones. It is told through the eyes of a little bear, who has a big sister, a Mama and a Daddy.

  7. Luz
    November 29th, 2009 @ 4:58 am

    4.0 out of 5 stars
    A very helpful tool
    This book is perfect for the age group stated (pre-K, K). It doesn’t go into details of what divorce is, but rather it acknowledges that something sad and a little scary has…

  8. Ulani
    November 29th, 2009 @ 7:28 am

    1.0 out of 5 stars
    Daddy is a deadbeat.
    This book would be really wonderful for kids who are going through a divorce where their daddy is a louse.

  9. Anonymous
    November 29th, 2009 @ 7:31 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    My Pre-Schooler has Memorized this Book
    I originally bought this book for my three-year-old daughter but after we told our girls of the impending divorce, my eight-year-old daughter read it again and again.

  10. Anonymous
    November 29th, 2009 @ 8:57 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    quiets young children’s fears
    This is an exceptional book for young children whose family is going through a divorce. It has a nice “Note to Grownups” in the front which explains the age appropriate fears of…

  11. Anonymous
    November 29th, 2009 @ 10:59 am

    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Perfect for younger children
    Gives a clear and very simple message for the under 4 age group that their family will always love them, and that the divorce is not their fault, while acknowledging and gently…

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