It's Not Because of Me

<p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)><em>It's Not Because of Me</em></strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)> is a gentle heartfelt picture book that helps young children understand divorce and separation and lets them know it's not their fault.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Through tender storytelling gentle humour and beautifully expressive illustrations this comforting children's book about divorce explores the very real feelings of self-blame that many kids experience when their parents separate. As Lucy's parents lovingly guide her back to safety with reassurance and love children are reminded of something powerful - they are not to blame. </span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>This book will help children:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Understand that divorce is never their fault</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Feel safe seen and supported</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Recognise and name big feelings</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Begin to release self-blame and anxiety</span></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>This book will support grown-ups who are:</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Looking for a gentle and age-appropriate way to talk about divorce</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Trying to ease guilt fear or confusion in a young child</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Wanting to create emotional safety connection and calm</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Working as a counsellor psychologist educator or family support specialist</span></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>This book is the first book in the </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)><em>Lucy the Little Lion</em> series</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)> - a growing collection of psychology-informed picture books designed to support children through big emotional experiences. Grounded in lived experience and backed by child development principles these stories are gentle inclusive and developmentally appropriate.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)>Perfect for:</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(83 90 98 1)> bedtime reading classrooms therapy sessions and as a gift for children experiencing separation or divorce.</span></p>