Not every relationship lasts. When kids are involved, these endings can be upsetting and difficult. They often feel alone, embarrassed, like no one understands. The author of this book (herself a child of divorce who became a therapist), does, and tries to offer kids some understanding and tips in these pages.

This book consists of many short sections. Some of these include This is so unfair!; Finding out; It's not your fault; Money stuff; and, They're still both your parents, among others. Each section is illustrated as well. The page layouts are appealing in their appearance.

A child can read this book on their own and may, indeed, even want to. I suggest, though, that a trusted adult offer them the opportunity to talk and share reactions and feelings. That just might help a bit.

This book is a good resource for a troubling time.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Publishing Group-McMillan for this title. All opinions are my own.

This book is such a great resource for children and families dealing with divorce.

The illustrations are great and I appreciate how inclusive and diverse the families represented are. I think that’s very important.

The author does a fantastic job of breaking down how a child going through this might feel, all with understanding and no judgement. Children will also learn how to communicate their feelings to the adults in their life, which is so important.

Authors like Scharff and their books are truly going to change the world.

We Need to Talk About Divorce is packed full of resources to help a family going through a breakup. Immediate visuals that stand out are a “roller coaster” of emotions. This serves to illustrate what a child is feeling and might not have otherwise had the words to communicate. The author so clearly empathizes with children going through the experience from the beginning, acknowledging the raw end of the deal of being a child out of control of your own life in general; it also not getting a vote in this specific situation. From here the book is broken down into clearly marked sections covering a variety of topics that might crop up. How can you tell your parents how you feel? What even IS a divorce? This is a definitive guide for young ones, and formatted in a colorful visually appealing way.