Description
The Mirror at Mom's House / The Mirror at Dad's House
Book Summary
A unique picture book that addresses family separation with sensitivity and imagination. Luis Amavisca presents a reversible work with two stories read from each end: one takes place at mom's house and the other at dad's house. Both converge in the center of the book through a magic mirror, a symbol of the bond that unites the protagonist with his two homes. A visual and narrative proposal that helps little ones understand and normalize new family dynamics after a divorce.
What is it about?
The book contains two independent stories that begin at each of the covers. At mom's house and at dad's house, the protagonist has a room with a special mirror. Through it, the child can connect both worlds, finding a meeting point between his two daily realities. As the pages progress from each side, the stories move closer until they meet in the center of the book, where the two narratives merge. The work uses the magical element of the mirror to convey that, even if parents live apart, the child's affection and emotional continuity remain intact in both spaces.
Main themes
- Separation and divorce from a child's perspective
- Life shared between two homes
- Emotional bond and family continuity after separation
- Imagination and magical elements as a resource for emotional understanding
- Reversible narrative structure and editorial play
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for children of preschool and early primary school age (3 to 8 years old) who are experiencing or have experienced their parents' separation. It is also a useful tool for mothers, fathers, educators, and child psychologists looking for a didactic and sensitive resource to address divorce with little ones, facilitating dialogue and the normalization of the new family structure.
What this book contributes
- Helps normalize life between two houses after a separation, reducing childhood anxiety.
- Encourages the expression of emotions and open communication about divorce in the family environment.
- Offers an interactive and playful reading experience with its double-story reversible format.
- Reinforces the idea that love and the bond with both parents are maintained despite physical distance.
- Provides a starting point for adults and children to talk about complex feelings in a natural way.
Technical specifications
- Author: Luis Amavisca
- Publisher: NubeOcho
- Language: Spanish
- Theme: Education and pedagogy, separation and divorce, illustrated books, picture books, children's fiction, personal and social issues
- Collection: SOMOS8
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: February 2017
- Number of pages: 40
- Weight: 370 g
Editorial review
An original and well-executed editorial proposal that turns a delicate subject into a positive narrative experience. The reversible structure invites active reader participation and visually symbolizes the duality of the new family life. The treatment of divorce is respectful, without drama, and focuses on the continuity of affection. Especially recommended for families looking for a high-quality resource to emotionally support their children through separation processes.