When Mum and Dad Split Up by Lesley Ely
This book is to help children cope when their parents split up, by providing support and understanding. The author talks to the young reader directly, and in a non-threatening manner, explaining what it means when a child's parents separate. Emotions such as shock, confusion and anger are explored, through the eyes of Jack and Em, a fictional brother and sister whose parents are splitting up. The reader will follow Jack and Em through good times and bad and will discover that although the characters' lives may have changed, Jack and Em manage to adapt to them and learn how to enjoy life as before. Designed for children and parents to read together, the book also contains a 10-point action plan for parents. This is a highly visual book, with lively illustrations by Mike Phillips. The cover is illustrated by Nick Sharratt.
Lesley Ely was born in Lincolnshire in 1946, and spent thirty years teaching and learning in Africa and England. She is a former primary headteacher, with a special interest and expertise in Personal and Social Education. She says that the children she taught probably never realised how much they taught her! Her experience includes counselling children and parents affected by divorce, and liaising with professionals such as court welfare officers and educational psychologists. She also formulated and managed school policy on bullying and introduced the Kidscape anti-bullying guidelines. She is currently training to be a Relate counsellor. Her favourite occupation is chatting!
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340778999 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340778997 |
| Title | When Mum and Dad Split Up |
| Author | Lesley Ely |
| Series | Little Wise Guides S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2001-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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