Alex, the main character, is a young child who travels between two homes, one where he lives with his mother and the other with his father. Jul 14, 2003 claire masurel author, kady macdonald denton illustrator 4. Two homes by claire masurel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A child describes what it is like to have two homes. Kady macdonald denton lives in ontario, usa this item is in stock in our sydney warehouse and typically delivered to you within 4 working days for most australian capitals. Two homes by claire masurel 2003, picture book for sale. Kady macdonald denton is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. She says, to comfort her, i talked about her two homes, and all the many things she could.
Kady macdonald denton a young boy named alex enjoys the homes of both of his parents who live apart but love alex very much. A young boy named alex enjoys the homes of both of his parents who live apart but love alex very much. Claire masurel is the author of numerous books for children, although this is her first for walker books. It just comforts, supports and reaffirms to young children that now they have two homes where they are loved. Two homes by claire masurel overdrive rakuten overdrive. She wrote the story after talking to a child who was sad about her parents recent divorce. Rachels mom reads aloud the book two homes by claire masurel, illustrated by kady macdonald denton. Two homes by claire masurel, kady macdonald denton waterstones. Kady macdonald denton books, biography, contact information. She wrote two homes after talking to a child who was upset after her parents recent divorce. At all grade levels, especially lower levels of first and second, school environment has a significant effect on this experience for a child. Two homes kindle edition by masurel, claire, macdonald denton, kady. Jul 14, 2003 thank goodness there is a book like two homes by claire masurel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading two homes.
Learning about divorce in a classroom can provide comfort in an experience that can seem traumatic. Little alexs parents each have their own home, so alex has. Thank goodness there is a book like two homes by claire masurel. Two homes parents looking for a book about separation or divorce will find few offerings as positive, matteroffact, or childcentered as this one. Jul 14, 2003 claire masurel is the author of numerous books for children, including too big, illustrated by hanako wakiyama. Two homes by claire masurel illustrated by kady macdonald denton by claire masurel illustrated by kady macdonald denton. But whether alex is with mommy or with daddy, one thing always stays the same alex is loved. A christmas for bear by bonny becker, kady macdonald. Buy two homes by claire masurel, kady macdonald denton illustrator online at alibris.
Jun 01, 2001 rising above the standard fare in this genre, with their deadly prose and workaday illustrations, this offering is not afraid to state the obvious. Apr 04, 2011 two homes will help children and parents embrace even the most difficult of changes with an open and optimistic heart. I cant praise this book enough for its simply explained and well illustrated message. He has a toothbrush at mummys and a toothbrush at daddys.
Although that implies the young bear is speaking, the iteration of the. Two homes by claire masurel 9780763619848 booktopia. Kady macdonald denton illustrator bonny becker author 2016 two homes claire masurel author kady macdonald denton illustrator 2014 what are you doing, benny. Alex has two homes a home where daddy lives and a home where mummy lives. Some of the published credits of kady macdonald denton include a. Two homes book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Two homes by claire masurel, kady macdonald denton. Nov 3, 2017 when a family experiences separation or divorce, one of the first challenges the children face is learning to navigate this new life style. Kady macdonald denton has sensitively created all the small details of two distinctly different homes, while firmly establishing alexs place in both of them. A christmas for bear by bonny becker, kady macdonald denton. For space to play, for shade to rest, for secret spots we love the best is illustrated in two doublepage spreads with images of the young bear first playing with a young raccoon and second intently observing a caterpillar. Two homes by claire masurel is a story written from the perspective of a child of divorced or separated parents. Alex has two front doors, two bedrooms and two very.
Kady macdonald denton illustrator bonny becker author 2016 two homes claire masurel author kady macdonald denton. Cary fagan author kady macdonald denton illustrator 2019 creators. She says, to comfort her, i talked about her two homes, and all the many things she could do in them. The child describes the differences between both of the homes. In each home, alex also has a special bedroom and lots of friends to play with. See all books authored by claire masurel, including two homes, and a cat and a dog, and more on.
Two homes masurel, claire, denton, kady macdonald on. It doesnt try to explain or justify divorce to young ones. Mar 25, 2014 two homes ebook written by claire masurel. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read two homes. Parents looking for a book about separation or divorce will find few of. Rising above the standard fare in this genre, with their deadly prose and workaday illustrations, this offering is not afraid to state the obvious. Click to read more about two homes by claire masurel. Kady macdonald denton is the illustrator of many books for children, including the bear and mouse books, as well as two homes by claire masurel. About two homes parents looking for a book about separation or divorce will find few offerings as positive, matteroffact, or childcentered as this one. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. So when a mouse taps on his door one day, bear tells him to leave. Two homes by claire masurel, kady macdonald denton readings. The gently reassuring text focuses on what is gained rather than what is lost when parents divorce, while the sensitive illustrations, depicting two unique homes in all their small details, firmly establish alexs place in both of them. Two homes by claire masurel, illustrated by kady macdonald denton, is a sweet book that grapples with a difficult issue.
About the author and illustrator from the publisher. Claire masurel books list of books by author claire masurel. Parents looking for a book about separation or divorce will find few offerings as positive, matteroffact, or childcentered as. Claire masurel author, kady macdonald denton illustrator 4. Two homes, claire masurel kady macdonald denton illustrated. It depicts a childcentered and positive outlook of a family split between two homes. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kady macdonald denton is the illustrator of many books for children, including the bear and mouse books, as well as two homes, written by claire masurel. Claire masurels gently reassuring text focuses on what is gained instead of what is lost when parents divorce. Two homes will help children and parents embrace even the most difficult of changes with an open and optimistic heart. Nov 16, 2016 divorce can be one of the most difficult things a child must experience during his or her early years of life.
Claire masurel is the author of numerous books for children, including too big, illustrated by hanako wakiyama. Two homes book by c masurel 5 available editions half. Mar 04, 2002 alex has two homes a home where daddy lives and a home where mummy lives. But whether alex is with mummy or daddy, one thing stays the same. Two homes kindle edition by masurel, claire, macdonald denton. Some of the published credits of kady macdonald denton include a visitor for bear, seawishing day, a, amber waiting. Two homes kindle edition by masurel, claire, macdonald.
A comforting, reassuring and sensitive portrayal of divorce. Alex has two front doors, two bedrooms and two very different favourite chairs. Kady macdonald denton won the general governor award. She says, to comfort her, i talked about her two homes, and all the many things. Writing about a nowcommon experience for many young children.
In this awardwinning picture book classic about divorce, alex has two homes a home where daddy lives and a home where mummy lives. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Two homes by claire masurel, 9780763619848, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Two homes by claire masurel, 9780763619848, available at book depository. The paperback of the two homes by claire masurel, kady macdonald.
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