- Paperback: 40 pages
- Publisher: Walker Books Ltd; New edition edition (4 Mar 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0744589258
- ISBN-13: 978-0744589252
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 22.4 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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- #95 in Books > Children's Books > Fiction > Issues > Family
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Alex has two homes - a home where Daddy lives and a home where Mummy lives. Alex has two front doors, two bedrooms and two very different favourite chairs. He has a toothbrush at Mummy's and a toothbrush at Daddy's. But whether Alex is with Mummy or Daddy, one thing stays the same: Alex is loved by them both - always. This portrayal of the life of a child whose parents are divorced is full of warmth, comfort and affection.
About the Author
Claire Masurel is the author of numerous books for children, although this is her first for Walker Books. She wrote Two Homes after talking to a child who was upset after her parents' recent divorce. In order to comfort the girl, "I talked about her two homes, and all the many things she could do in them. It was a positive way of helping her accept the changes in her life, focusing not on what was missed, but on the abundance of good times - and love - that she would continue to share with her Mum and Dad." Kady MacDonald Denton is one of Canada's foremost illustrators and has won the General Governor Award. She lives with her family in Manitoba, Canada. About Two Homes, she says, "Alex talks about simple things like toothbrushes, bedrooms, and friends - and they are all special because they are part of the love Alex feels in both homes. I tried to show that love in the illustrations."
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son is 4 his dad left very suddenly and he has found it hard to cope with having two homes, he only thinks of one as his and the other as 'number 6' at the moment, but went through a time thinking he did not have one home let alone two, he called them '6' and '23'. This book should help your child to think of both of them as homes I only wish I had had it sooner. Another book that was excellent and that I would highly recommend was 'It's not your fault, Koko bear' by Vicki Lansky
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my three year old son when his father and I split up over a year ago. He absolutely loved it and still sometimes asks me to read it to him even though he is now nearly five. It is set out very simply with lovely drawings. It is written from the viewpoint of a little boy called Alex, and he takes the reader through both his homes - his bedroom at daddy's house and his bedroom at mummy's house and so on - at the end it finishes by saying that whichever home he is in, his mummy and daddy love him very much.
It is very simple, but an effective way for helping children to deal with the difficult situation of having two homes. It provides a character and situation with which the child can identify and I think that is why my son likes it so much.
It is very simple, but an effective way for helping children to deal with the difficult situation of having two homes. It provides a character and situation with which the child can identify and I think that is why my son likes it so much.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My son's father and I split up before he was born and I discovered this book when he was about 2. He is now 6 and still likes to go back to this book and read it himself now as I think he finds it reassuring. I have recommended this book to so may families at the preschool I work at and often read it to all of the children, as so may families live apart these days there are so many of my kids that can identify with the story. It is so child centered, simple and positive
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"freaky kid"!
My son, who is 5, is probably too old for this book, which is a very simple story for younger children. He refused to read it anyway, because of the "freaky kid" on the front. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Horsforth Jill
Simple but great
I bought this for my 3 year old son. His father and I split up when he was a baby but I wanted to reassure him that his situation was 'OK' as very few of his friends have parents... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sheona
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Excellent book I purchased with It's Not Your Fault Koko Bear when my grandson age 5 was going through a difficult time understanding why Mummy & Daddy are living apart. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lynn
Great for kids new to Situation
I bought this mainly for my 4 yr old to comfirm to him that our new situation with Daddy living in one house and Mummy in another is normal and happens to other children too. Read more
Published 11 months ago by raggedkiss
Two Homes
Good book for children from split homes, compares the very different lives this child lives with different parents. Read more
Published 11 months ago by diane
Lovely book for separated couples.
I started looking around for books about separated families because my daughter is coming up for two and i know she will start to question things soon. Read more
Published 11 months ago by RegalQueen
Two Homes
I bought this book for my daughter when my husband and I initially separated. The book is easy to read and does not go into too much detail, apart from mummy and daddy do not live... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Anon
Helps little ones understand
Good little book to help little ones understand that its ok to have parents living in seperate houses. I havent seen another one around like it.
Published 15 months ago by Darling
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I was looking for a good book as I am seperating from my son's father. Good basic book to sow the seed of change!
Published 17 months ago by E. Sweeney
Fantastic Book
I broke up with my ex-partner when our daughter was only 4 months, a couple of months ago she became very upset about the fact we were not together and she is now 5 years old! Read more
Published 20 months ago by Lisa
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