Description
Valentina has two homes
Book Summary
A picture book that sensitively addresses the reality of children living between two homes following their parents' separation. Through Valentina's eyes, young readers will discover that having two homes does not mean losing love or security, but rather learning to find their place in both spaces. A work that normalizes new family structures with tenderness and honesty.
What is it about?
Valentina has two homes, and in each of them, there are many things that belong to her. However, there are days when she cannot find the person she loves at the very moment she needs them. The book explores the small routines and objects that make up her daily life in both homes, showing how the girl adapts to this dual reality. With a positive and relatable approach, the story helps children manage the temporary absence of one of their parents and value the emotional bonds that transcend physical spaces.
Main themes
- Child adaptation to shared custody
- Managing absence and waiting in young children
- New family structures and living in two homes
- Emotional security and continuity of the emotional bond
- Routines and objects as anchors of belonging
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children aged 3 to 6 who are in a shared custody situation or who have close relatives in these circumstances. It is also a useful tool for parents, educators, and child psychologists who wish to address the topic of family separation with naturalness and sensitivity.
What this book offers
- Normalizes the experience of living between two homes, reducing childhood anxiety
- Offers accessible visual and narrative language for children to express their emotions
- Reinforces the idea that parental love does not depend on physical proximity
- Provides a starting point for conversations about family reorganization
Technical specifications
- Author: Carbonell Penichet, Paula Beatriz
- Publisher: Ediciones Jaguar
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Picture books, Picture books: character books
- Collection: MIAU
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2017
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 356 g
Editorial review
A necessary picture book that addresses an increasingly common reality with delicacy and without drama. The author manages to connect with the child's emotional experience without falling into adult explanations, relying on images that reinforce the message of emotional continuity. Ideal for families looking for resources that validate the feelings of little ones during the process of adapting to shared custody.