Two Families to Call My Own A picture book about blended families Synopsis
Florrie now lives in two different houses: One with her mum. One with her dad. And everything finally feels just right. Until Florrie's dad gets a new girlfriend... who's not her mum!
Will having two families be too much for Florrie?
A comforting picture book tackling the tricky emotions that surface when blending families after a separation, while celebrating new connections.
Brought to you by best-selling and award-winning author, of When the Sky Falls and Two Places To Call Home, Phil Earle.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9780241529546 |
| Publication date: |
2nd January 2025 |
| Author: |
Phil Earle |
| Illustrator: |
Jess Rose |
| Publisher: |
Ladybird an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
32 pages |
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Phil Earle Press Reviews
Praise for Two Places to Call Home:
'Phil Earle's reassuring and hopeful picture book suggests imaginative ways to find courage and to tackle a child's anxiety about parents who separate.' Sunday Times
'Heartfelt, honest and positive - a much needed, wonderful picture book!' Jim Field
'A gentle and beautiful book filled with comfort and imagination.' Katya Balen, Carnegie Medal winner
'Warm and wise and sweet.' Ross Montgomery
'Perfect example of how picture books can be a powerful tool when helping children to make sense of their lives. Just lovely.' Rob Biddulph
'A soothing and positive tale for those feeling split down the middle after a parental breakup.' Benji Davies
About Phil Earle
Born and raised in the north of England, Phil Earle is the author of numerous acclaimed, award-winning books for children and teenagers. He has worked as a carer, a dramatherapist, a bookseller and a publisher, and loves talking at schools and festivals around the world. His novel When The Sky Falls won the Books Are My Bag Readers Award and the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction. He lives on the side of a very steep hill with his wife, their five children and two dogs.
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