Poppy and Robin learn to adjust to their family’s new circumstances in this thoughtful story about divorce told over the course of a year of healing.
"Tender and empathetic—and a road map for families undergoing similar shifts." —Kirkus Reviews
When Poppy and Robin’s parents separate, everything starts to transform around them. But as their new everyday lives take shape, the two slowly discover that even the biggest changes get easier with time. And just like a garden, it takes love and patience before seeds of joy begin to grow.
This heartfelt and honest picture book can be a springboard for discussing the emotional topic of divorce with children. It’s a gentle and hopeful reminder that happiness can bloom from even the toughest days.
Rachel Ip is the author of The Forgettery and The Last Garden. She has always loved language and literature, which led her to study modern languages and linguistics at Cambridge University. She then worked in marketing communications for over ten years before writing for children. Rachel lives in Hong Kong.
Natelle Quek is a Malaysian-born illustrator who spent the latter half of her formative years in New Zealand. She loves using bold colors and cinematic perspectives to draw audiences into her worlds. Natelle lives in the United Kingdom .
"…Allows readers to connect with and reflect their own feelings about changes that might be taking place in their lives, now or in the past. Illustrations capture the emotional journey; these brim with love and reassurance. . . a story that is clear and honest without being didactic."
“Honest and hopeful, this realistic picture book seeds the idea that with the passage of time comes healing and growth. The simply stated, nonjudgmental text acknowledges and affirms each child’s reaction.” —Booklist—School Library Journal
"This is a quiet, thoughtful depiction of divorce, with parents who do an exceptional job of supporting their young children through a tough time…. Tender and empathetic—and a road map for families undergoing similar shifts."
—Kirkus Reviews
ISBN : 9780316577564
40 pages | Announced 1st Print: 15K
12 in H | 9.8 in W | 1 lb Wt
