Was It the Chocolate Pudding?: A Story for Little Kids about Divorce Book

This piece of realistic fiction was expressive and thorough. The story starts with a young boy who feels like he finally figured out why his parents divorced; he covered his younger brother in chocolate pudding. Throughout the story, he talks about all the aspects of divorce in kid-friendly language and through age-appropriate explanations. At the end, his mom reveals that he is not the cause of his parents divorce. She explains that sometimes things just happen, and that's OK. For children who have gone through, are going through, or are about to go through a divorce, this book is a fantastic choice. The explanations of common divorce terminology would definitely spark discussion, which is something you most likely would want to be doing when faced with this circumstance. There was a wide variety of emotions shown, which all children can relate to. I feel that the life portrayed in the book is one many readers would know well, where they stay at one parents house one weekend and the other parents house the next. The book even highlights a caretaker who watches them while their dad is working. The mom, who didn't have primary custody of the children, is portrayed in a loving, positive light, and I believe this is crucial when writing a story of this nature. You could even use this book to explain why a child's friend, cousin, neighbor, etc. has parents who live in different homes. I strongly feel that an elementary-aged child could benefit from hearing this story. This book is also very beneficial to parents because it includes a note at the end with tips for helping children cope with their emotions and how to promote recovery after a divorce!