Talking About Tough Topics With Kids

Updated November 4, 2023
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Weekend dad
Hrab, Naseem
A little boy spends the weekend at his dad's new apartment in this picture book about how things change when parents separate -- and the important things that stay the same. "This home is home because my dad is here, and it's nothing like home because my mom isn't here," thinks the boy in...
Saturday at the food pantry
O'Neill, Diane 1955-
Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021 Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday...
Maybe tomorrow?
Agell, Charlotte
A heartwarming story about loss, healing, and how to be a friend during hard times. This tender exploration of loss illuminates the sustaining power of kindness, empathy, and friendship. It will resonate with anyone who has experienced hardship or grief, from the death of a loved one or a pet, to...
Like cats and dogs
Perreault, Mé?lanie 1979-
Rosalie's parents fight like cats and dogs, even now that they're divorced. It's hard going from one house to another and knowing that although she loves them both, her parents just don't get along anymore. But there's one thing her mom and dad do agree on: they both love Rosalie, and Rosalie is...
Luli and the language of tea
Wang, Andrea
Though they may speak different languages, kids from all over the world come together to enjoy the shared pastime of tea in this delicious book for young readers. When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli can't speak...

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