Living with Mom and Living with Dad
By Melanie Walsh
The Story
A young girl moves between two homes now that her parents live apart, with a different bedroom and different toys at each place — but her favorite ones travel with her.
Why It's Special
For the child adjusting to two bedrooms, two routines, and two homes, this book says plainly: you are loved fully in both.
- Big idea: A family can look different in two houses and still be just as much a family.
- Vibes: Gentle, reassuring, and matter-of-fact — calm rather than sad.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are navigating life between two homes
- like to lift flaps and find small surprises
- are working on feeling secure through change
- respond well to simple, direct explanations of family life
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What toys or things do you like to keep at each house?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the girl feels when she moves between her mom's house and her dad's house?
- Story & noticing details: What's different about her bedroom at Mom's house compared to Dad's house?
- Imagination: If you could bring one favorite toy with you everywhere, what would it be?
- Real-life connection: Who do you love who lives in a different house than you?
