![]() It was an Readers' Choice 2012 finalist for Best Children's Book for Single Parents. But there is so much he wants to tell his mother about: what happened that day at. Carol Gordon Ekster’s first published children’s book, Where Am I Sleeping Tonight-A Story of Divorce, Boulden Publishing, 2008, was inspired by one special former student who lived the schedule described in the book. Teachers, counselors, and families helping children come to terms with divorce will find this uplifting story of shared custody to be a valuable resource. Two authors share their new picture books. The messages presented in this book are appropriate for sisters, too. "Both my parents like to make sure I'm not goofing off in school."Ĭarol Gordon Ekster, the author, helps children see that while their lives and schedules may have become scrambled, leaving them feeling confused and frustrated, that with time, effort and the assistance of those who love them, they can be successful in their new family arrangement. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mark and Evan begin to realize that accepting responsibility and cooperating can make a big difference. We are loved a lot in not just one, but two homes." Mark, the older brother, decides that "for Evan's sake I will point out how lucky we are. They know that mom and dad have their own rules and that they run their homes differently. ![]() The two brothers in this story, Mark and Evan, come to terms with living in a split family. "Where Am I Sleeping Tonight?" is an excellent book for elementary school-aged children who have to adjust to the new realities when their parents get divorced. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |