About This Book
Reach for this book when you are preparing to share the news of a separation or divorce with your young child, or if they have begun expressing guilt about the changes at home. This gentle story follows Koko Bear through the process of two parents moving into separate houses, providing a clear and reassuring framework for one of life's most difficult transitions. It explicitly addresses common childhood fears: that they caused the split, that they will be abandoned, or that their world will never feel safe again. By using a lovable animal protagonist, the book creates a safe emotional distance for children ages 3 to 7. It serves as both a comfort for the child and a script for parents, offering concrete ways to explain that while the family structure is shifting, the love for the child remains permanent and unconditional.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The approach to divorce is direct and secular. It avoids sugarcoating the difficulty of the situation but maintains a highly realistic and hopeful resolution. It focuses on the logistical and emotional realities of two households without casting blame.
