Here and There

Written by Tamera Ellis Smith

Illustrated by Evelyn Daviddi

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 Ivan's parents are divorced. His parents live in separate homes and because of this Ivan is forced to stay here (his moms home) and there (his dads home). Ivan describes the different ways that he feels when he's here vs there, and how he's more comfortable when he's here. At the end of the book, Ivan learns that regardless of if he's here or there, that his parents love him. 

This book is so important because it talks about divorce and the way that it affects children. I would recommend this book for grades first, second, or third, because it talks about a topic that is relevant in the lives of a lot of children. I would use this in my classroom library or as a read aloud in my class.