About This Book
In Amy Hest's 'Pete and Lily,' two young girls, Pete and Lily, find their worlds colliding when Pete's widowed mother begins dating Lily's divorced father. Unsure and perhaps a little protective, the girls decide they must control this new development. This chapter book gently explores the anxieties and adjustments children face when their single parents enter new relationships, and the potential for a blended family. It's a sensitive portrayal of friendship, loyalty, and learning to accept change, offering comfort and opening conversations for families navigating similar transitions.
When Pete's widowed mother starts dating Lily's divorced father, the two girls decide they need to control the situation.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do Pete and Lily feel when they first learn their parents are dating? Have you ever felt that way about a big change?
2
Why do Pete and Lily decide they need to 'control the situation'? What does that mean to them?
3
How do Pete and Lily's feelings about their parents' relationship change throughout the story?
4
What does this book teach us about friendship and family?
5
If you were Pete or Lily, what would you do in their situation?
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