Mary Anne and the Great Romance

Reach for this book when your child is facing the upheaval of a blended family or a major move that threatens their sense of normalcy. While Mary Anne is thrilled her father is finally happy, she is simultaneously overwhelmed by the chaotic reality of merging her quiet life with the Dawn family's vibrance and the loss of her childhood home. It is a gentle, realistic look at how one can feel both happy for a parent and deeply sad for oneself during a transition. This story is perfect for middle grade readers (ages 8 to 12) who are learning to navigate compromise and the complex internal world of growing up. It provides a comforting roadmap for children who feel like their world is changing too fast, validating that it is okay to miss the old while embracing the new.