Lexie

For the child adjusting to a parent's new relationship, this summer story explores the complicated feelings of sharing a loved one with a new family.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is struggling to share you with a new partner or step-siblings. Lexie is a sensitive story about a ten year old girl who expects a special solo vacation with her father, only to find his new girlfriend and her sons are coming along. It beautifully captures the sting of broken expectations and the quiet frustration of feeling replaced. For children aged 8 to 12, it provides a realistic mirror for the complicated mix of resentment and eventual acceptance that comes with blending families. It is an excellent choice for normalizing the 'growing pains' of a new family dynamic without forcing a perfect, happy ending.

Blended Family Family & Siblings Jealousy & Comparison Parents Divorcing Letting Go Time with Dad Love & Family Anger & Frustration

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Emotional distress regarding parental divorce and feeling secondary to a new family.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals directly with divorce and the transition into a blended family. The approach is realistic and secular. The resolution is hopeful but grounded: Lexie doesn't suddenly adore her new family, but she learns to coexist and finds small moments of connection.