The Unwedding

By: Babette Cole

This book discusses children who have parents that do not get along - in a humorous way. Although this is no situation to make fun of, keeping the tone light for a subject like this is important for children to not feel out of place or ashamed. It is unfortunate that we feel these type of "family matters" are private and should not be spoken about outside of the home. Who are these children to talk to? Part of my childhood was similar to the way the children explain their life in this book and thinking that I was abnormal for feeling the way the children do in this book was something I could have related to. I think that talking about these situations is essential in a world where divorce is much more common and where being able to express how you feel (especially as young children) should be encouraged.

Ages:6-12