ALWAYS MOM, FOREVER DAD

By Joanna Rowland. Illustrated by Penny Weber. In this comforting and supportive picture book, young readers learn about children who have two households, whether because of divorce, separation, or other circumstances. The parents depicted offer reassurance that the children will be loved "always and forever"—that Mom will always be Mom, and Dad is forever Dad. The children are each shown twice, engaged in different but equally enjoyable activities with their moms and their dads. The straightforward text provides encouragement in times of change, conveying the message that although the present may be distressing, things will get better. Pre-K–3. 9½" x 10½". Tilbury House. 32 pages. ©2014.