This is not a book you read for fun. It's a therapeutic tool, and a decent one—clear, gentle, and focused on the single most important message a young child needs during divorce: it's not your fault.
The problem is it's nearly 30 years old, and it shows. The illustrations are dated, the family structure is very traditional, and the tone feels a bit after-school-special. Modern kids (and parents) might want something that reflects more diverse realities—blended families, same-sex parents, or messier custody arrangements.
But if you're in the thick of it and need something tonight to help your 4-year-old understand why Mommy and Daddy don't live together anymore, this will do the job. Just don't expect them to ask for it again once the crisis has passed.






