One Day at a Time

A reassuring story about separation and divorce

Author: Rachel Ip and Natelle Quek

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A sensitive and reassuring story about dealing with divorce and separation, written by Rachel Ip and beautifully illustrated by Natelle Quek.

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Summary

A sensitive and reassuring story about dealing with divorce and separation, written by Rachel Ip and beautifully illustrated by Natelle Quek.

Description

A beautifully illustrated story about dealing with divorce and separation, to offer comfort and reassurance to young children.

When Poppy and Robin's parents separate, everything starts to change around them. They soon have two homes, different routines and big mixed up feelings.

But as family life begins to take new shape, the siblings discover that even the biggest changes in life get easier, and happiness can grow again, if you take it one day at a time...

Written by Rachel Ip, award-winning author of The Forgettery and The Last Garden with stunning artwork by Natelle Quek.

Critic Reviews

[...] a quiet, thoughtful depiction of divorce, with parents who do an exceptional job of supporting their young children through a tough time. [...] Tender and empathetic - and a road map for families undergoing similar shift. Endelweiss
[...] Allows readers to connect with and reflect their own feelings about changes that might be taking place in their lives, now or in the past. Illustrations capture the emotional journey; these brim with love and reassurance. . . a story that is clear and honest without being didactic School Library Journal

About the Author

Rachel Ip (Author) Rachel Ip is an award-winning picture book author and author ambassador for Bring Me a Book Hong Kong, the leading family literacy charity in Hong Kong. Rachel was born in the UK and also lived in France and Belgium before moving to Hong Kong 15 years ago. The Forgettery won the 2022 English Association Picture Book Awards and The Last Garden was longlisted for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize. Both books won the Crystal Kite Award for Middle East, India, and Asia.

Natelle Quek (Illustrator) Natelle is a Malaysian-born illustrator who grew up in New Zealand, and now lives in leafy Southeast England with her husband, an apathetic cat, and a loud-snoring dog. Natelle currently focuses on children's illustration, in particular picture books, young fiction, and non-fiction. She loves to use bold colours and cinematic perspectives to draw audiences into her worlds.