Divorce and separation can be just as challenging for kids as it is for their parents, but reading books about these topics is a good way to help normalize the change. Books also help children to understand and articulate their feelings and experiences, and offer a jumping-off point for conversations. When books reflect a child?s new family structure, they also feel more comfortable and seen as a person.
Some books are non-fiction, which help to teach kids the facts about divorce, with lots of reassurance that your parents love you even if they don?t get along with each other. Others tell the stories of families of different shapes and sizes, including single-parent families and blended families. 
With any book on a sensitive topic, pre-read it before sharing with your child to make sure it is a good fit with your family?s values and your kid’s level of understanding. You can always change a few things as you read or break the reading up over a few days. Most importantly, use these books to help build conversation and connection with your child, in whatever way works for you. Here are 10 books that deal with divorce and separation.  

All Kinds of Families, Written by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang, Random House Books for Young Readers (Infant to 4)
This hilarious board book is the perfect way to teach your little one that their family is right just the way it is. Written and illustrated by husband and wife team Suzanne Lang and Max Lang, the creator...