About This Book
"Road Trip with Max and His Mom" is a tender chapter book exploring the emotional journey of a young boy and his mother as they come to terms with their family's new reality post-divorce. Through the shared adventure of a road trip, complete with amusement park visits and a birthday celebration, Max and his mom find ways to connect, communicate, and build a new understanding of what family means. The book gently addresses the feelings of sadness and uncertainty that can accompany parental separation, while emphasizing resilience, the enduring bond between parent and child, and the possibility of finding happiness in new arrangements. It's ideal for children aged 4-11 who are experiencing or processing family changes.
"Max and his mom embark on a road trip as they adjust to their new understanding of family"--
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Max felt when his parents decided to divorce?
2
What was your favorite part of Max and his mom's road trip? Why?
3
How do Max and his mom show love for each other even when things are changing?
4
What does "family" mean to you? How can families change and still be strong?
5
If you could go on a road trip, where would you go and who would you bring?
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