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internationalkris's review against another edition
5.0
I appreciated all of Anastasia Higginbotham's "Ordinary Terrible Things" series but this book was my favorite. Such a good one to share with a young person who may not know how to cope with the overwhelming feelings engulfing everyone in the family during a divorce.
bluenicorn's review
3.0
I really liked the illustrative style. I also thought the different reactions were very honest and realistic. I wasn't sure, though, what age audience this would be best for, or at what stage in divorce talk that this would make the most sense. These books are hard, because I definitely understand that fear of introducing ideas/worries that kids didn't have previously. Like mentioning a parent's special friend; for parents where that is nowhere on the table, I think it could give the kids a new worry. Or the spread about their parents possibly buying them expensive gifts- that's probably true for some, but makes it a little weird for those where it isn't an issue.
The art exercise in the back is a really neat one, and I can see it working best for probably 5th-8th graders. It's just a tricky topic- and even if not for kids, I might recommend it for parents worried about/wondering how to broach the topic and what to expect.
The art exercise in the back is a really neat one, and I can see it working best for probably 5th-8th graders. It's just a tricky topic- and even if not for kids, I might recommend it for parents worried about/wondering how to broach the topic and what to expect.
annsantori's review
5.0
Another amazing book that I'm discovering now that I know about Higginbotham from "Tell Me About Sex, Grandma!" Not as completely amazing as "Tell Me . . ." just because that book feels so prescient given where we are in our socio-political moment, but that's just a personal preference.
meepelous's review
3.0
Out of the three picture books published, at least so far (crossing fingers), this one is taking on the subject that seems to boil down the least. That said, I think that Higginbotham does a pretty excellent job in trying to address a child and their needs in a particularly difficult situation. While there should be writing for children whose parent's divorce is not as upsetting, the largest group that seems underserved by this title, I do feel like there is somewhat less of a need. I'm slightly biased though because I did come out of my parent's divorce with tons of baggage and very ostracized.
The art continues to be really well executed and inspiring. Bringing Higginbotham's ideas to approachable life.
The art continues to be really well executed and inspiring. Bringing Higginbotham's ideas to approachable life.