About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is processing a divorce or meeting a parent's new partner for the first time. Nine-and-a-half-year-old India McAllister navigates life in small-town Maine with her artist mother while coming to terms with her father's new life and his partner, Richard. It is a gentle, creative exploration of the messy but manageable reality of blended families. The story validates the feeling of being caught between two worlds while emphasizing that a child's circle of love can actually expand. It is perfectly suited for children aged 8 to 12 who appreciate humor and art alongside deeper emotional reflection.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None.
Ideal Reader
An 8 to 10 year old who is a bit of a dreamer or an artist, particularly one who is struggling to like a parent's new partner. This is for the child who feels protective of the "old" way things were and needs a roadmap for how to let a new person into their heart without feeling disloyal to their other parent.
