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Two Homes

Book · 2001 · Claire Masurel; illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton · Candlewick Press

Two homes. Two bedrooms. One very loved kid. 🏠🏠

Who it's for

Young Alex lives with Daddy in one home and Mommy in another, and the book walks through what each place has: a favourite chair, his own room, friends nearby.

Confused→Reassured

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What it is

A picture book for young children by Claire Masurel, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton and published by Candlewick Press. Alex lives in two homes, one with Mommy and one with Daddy, and the book walks through what each home has: different chairs, different activities, a special bedroom and friends to play with.

Where to find it

Paperback from Candlewick and major booksellers; widely held by libraries.

Before you start

Age: Not rated (ages 3–7)

Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina, Part 1, Chapter 1 (tr. Constance Garnett)

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