
First Night at Dad's
A Reassuring Book about Divorce, Separation, and Family Changes
Workman Children's (Publisher)
Published on 28. April 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5235-2920-9 (ISBN)
Description
Henry feels a little nervous. It still seems strange that Dad doesn't live with him and his mom anymore -- that they're getting a divorce. But now he's going to spend the night at his dad's new house, and that's even stranger. Mom says it will be an adventure, but Henry isn't sure.
Then Dad picks him up and drives him to the new house -- a beautiful place with a tree swing and a field full of flowers. Inside, some things are familiar, like Dad's pasta sauce and rules about bedtime. And some things are different, especially when Henry misses his mom. As Henry works through his big feelings about change, he comes to understand that no matter where he is, the most important thing is always the same: how much both of his parents love him.
This touching and much-needed book will reassure any children going through their own family shifts that change can be managed, and they are not alone.
Then Dad picks him up and drives him to the new house -- a beautiful place with a tree swing and a field full of flowers. Inside, some things are familiar, like Dad's pasta sauce and rules about bedtime. And some things are different, especially when Henry misses his mom. As Henry works through his big feelings about change, he comes to understand that no matter where he is, the most important thing is always the same: how much both of his parents love him.
This touching and much-needed book will reassure any children going through their own family shifts that change can be managed, and they are not alone.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 284 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5235-2920-9 (9781523529209)
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ELIZABETH RUDNICK has worked in publishing for over two decades as a writer, editor, and agent. She has written more than thirty books including the YA novel Tweet Heart, as well as numerous bestselling Disney novelizations such as Cinderella, Frozen, Moana, and Beauty and the Beast. First Night at Dad's marks her original picture-book debut. Elizabeth lives in Cape Cod, Mass., with her son and their dog. When she is not reading, writing, or driving her son to his activities, she can be found riding her horse. Find her online at elizabethrudnick.com.
YAARA CELLIER is an illustrator and animator from France. She received her degree in animation from the Ecole Georges Melies, and now focuses on writing and illustrating children's books. She lives in France. Find her online at yaaracellier.com.
YAARA CELLIER is an illustrator and animator from France. She received her degree in animation from the Ecole Georges Melies, and now focuses on writing and illustrating children's books. She lives in France. Find her online at yaaracellier.com.