Divorce Mediation clients often ask for recommendations for books on the topic of divorce. Here is a list of 10 books that parents and children often find value in reading:

by Marc Brown and Laurie Krasny Brown

This book is about friendly dinosaurs in the throes of difficult divorce situations which reassure readers in similar straits that everything will be all right. This book is intended for children ages 4 years old to 8 years old.

by Robert Emery

This is the book I most often recommend to my divorce mediation clients with children. In this book, "Nationally recognized expert Robert Emery applies his twenty-five years of experience as a researcher, therapist, and mediator to offer parents a new roadmap to divorce—never before laid out for general readers. Dr. Emery shows how our powerful emotions, and the way we handle them, shape how we divorce—and whether our children suffer or thrive in the long run. His message is hopeful, yet realistic—divorce is invariably painful, but parents can help promote their children’s resiliency."

by Elizabeth Marquardt

"Is there really such a thing as a good divorce? Determined to uncover the truth, Elizabeth Marquardt herself a child of divorce conducted, with Professor Norval Glenn, a pioneering national study of children of divorce, surveying 1,500 young adults from both divorced and intact families for two years. In Between Two Worlds, she weaves the findings of that study together with powerful, unsentimental stories of the childhoods of young people from divorced families."

by Patrice Karst and Geoff Stevenson

"Specifically written to address children's fear of being apart from the ones they love, The Invisible String delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, love is the unending connection that binds us." This book is intended for children ages 3 years old and up.

by Claire Masurel and Kady Macdonald Denton

"At Mommy’s house, Alex has a soft chair. At Daddy’s house, AlTwo Homes Divorce Bookex has a rocking chair. In each home, Alex also has a special bedroom and lots of friends to play with. But whether Alex is with Mommy or with Daddy, one thing always stays the same - Alex is loved. The gently reassuring text focuses on what is gained rather than what is lost when parents divorce, while the sensitive illustrations, depicting two unique homes in all their small details, firmly establish Alex’s place in both of them. Two Homes will help children - and parents - embrace even the most difficult of changes with an open and optimistic heart." This book is intended for children ages 3 and up.

by Tamara Schmitz

"Addison is a regular kid whose parents are going through a divorce, but he knows that no matter what happens, his parents will always love him. The text in this beautifully illustrated picture book is inspiring, gentle, and uplifting, and teaches kids that having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on." This book is intended for children ages 3 and up.

by Vicki Lansky

Although this book was published 25 years ago, it is still considered to be very helpful for children and parents. "This easy-to-understand children's story and parenting guide is intended for families where both parents plan to stay active and involved in their child's life. "It's Not Your Fault, KoKo Bear" revolves around a lovable bear who doesn't want to have two homes. KoKo's experience will help children learn what divorce means, how family life will change, and understand that the divorce is not their fault." This book is intended for children ages 3 and up.

by Joanne Pedro-Carroll

This book is a 2010 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient award winner and a 2010 NAPPA Gold Award Recipient from National Parenting Publication.

"The breakup of a family can have an enduring impact on children. But as Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives."

by Cynthia MacGregor

"The popular author of The Divorce Helpbook for Kids is back with an all-new resource for teenagers in divorced and divorcing families. MacGregor knows that divorce can be especially tough on teens, and her warm and friendly guide offers a helping hand to teens struggling to answer the tough questions when their parents divorce: Why do parents get divorced? How will the divorce change our lives? What can I do to feel less depressed? Whom can I talk with about my problems? What’s likely to happen next? How do you tell absent parents that they don’t visit often enough? How do you say "no" to parents who want you to carry messages to, or spy on, the other parent? What is there to talk about when you visit a parent who’s moved away?"

by Mark R. Banschick (author), and David Tabatsky (contributor)

Divorce "doesn't have to destroy relationships between ex-spouses, nor among parents and their children. The Intelligent Divorce is a groundbreaking blueprint for negotiating the complicated and sometimes unbearable landscape of spousal dissolution with grace, compassion, and wisdom. Developed over the course of a decade and based on hundreds of case studies, The Intelligent Divorce teaches healthy and effective communication strategies intended to ensure personal integrity while committing parents to protecting the innocence of their children. It's a must read if you're getting divorced and you have children.