Papa and Pearl - by Annette M Clayton (Hardcover)

About the Book

A sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change.

Book Synopsis

A sweet story of the love between father and daughter that stays constant, even through big change.

Pearl loves imagining she is a princess, with Mama and Papa in their magical castle . . . until Mama and Papa get a divorce, and Papa moves away. The story starts when Pearl spends her first day at Papa's new place and it's the opposite of magical when he has to get her ready for picture day. Everything is just too . . . different. But Pearl and Papa learn that different can be okay, and even special.

Papa and Pearl explores a fresh perspective on divorce, focusing on the strength of the father-daughter relationship, not the divorce itself. Imaginative and captivating, Papa and Pearl draw young readers into their world of pirates, princesses, and mermaids, and the love between father and daughter that doesn't change even when other things do.

Review Quotes

"Papa and Pearl?is a wonderful resource to help children and families understand?changes due to divorce. It uncomplicates and draws attention to the value of holding space for one another, as well as the?importance of finding meaning in moving?forward. As a therapist, this message is greatly?appreciated!"

--Kelly Kirkpatrick, licensed clinical professional counselor, Frederick, MD

"Papa and Pearl is about a divorced father who models creative solutions to help his daughter, Pearl, learn to manage anxiety, changes, and new situations without her mother present. In the story, Pearl could easily get 'stuck' feeling frustrated when her dress is damaged, but her father fearlessly offers a solution. As a result of her father's modeling of problem-solving skills, Pearl learns to adjust to changes in her life."

--Beth Niedbala, LCSW-C, family therapist, individual therapist, family-based treatment eating disorder therapist, and EAP consultant, Frederick, M

"A must-have for any child who is experiencing a divorce, Papa and Pearl shows the challenges of divorce for a child while still honoring the love and joy they can find in their new normal. Soft illustrations show the struggles of adjusting to a new routine with tenderness and charm. This book is a sweet, fun read for any kid; while it will be particularly poignant for families experiencing divorce, it will also help kids understand what other families may be going through or deal with a variety of changes in their own lives and routines."

--Tracy C. Gold, author of Call Your Mother

About the Author

Annette M. Clayton writes books for children with social and emotional learning themes in the hope that they inspire open dialogue, encourage empathy, and let children know they are not alone in their feelings and experiences. She is the author of a Latinx holiday book Hooray, It's Three Kings Day! and a forthcoming chapter books series. When she's not writing, you can find her exploring the Appalachian Trail or planning her next Disney World vacation. Annette resides in a quiet Maryland town with her husband and twin daughters.