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The Two Houses

By: Papa J
Narrated by: Jess Pellé
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Maya Coleman has two houses now. A blue one with Mom. A green one with Dad. She has two toothbrushes, two pillows, and two of almost everything — except the things that are hard to have two of.

So when her class gets a family tree project, Maya freezes. Where does Dad go on a tree if he doesn't live next to Mom anymore? Is it one tree, or two? Maya tries three different versions and finishes none of them. She hides the poster board under her bed and hopes the week will just pass by.

Then her teacher asks her one simple question — not "why isn't it done," just "what's the hard part?" — and Maya finally says the thing she's never said out loud, not even to herself: that she might be the reason her family split into two.

THE TWO HOUSES is a warm, honest early reader for kids navigating their parents' divorce. No easy fixes, no pretending it doesn't hurt sometimes — just a girl learning that some trees have two trunks, and that doesn't make them broken.

Perfect for kids ages 6-9 adjusting to two homes, and for the grown-ups looking for a book that tells them the truth instead of a script.

©2026 jeffrey aimmona (P)2026 simmons enterprises llc Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction
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The image of a family tree with two trunks stayed with me after the story ended. It gives children a simple but meaningful way to understand that their family is not broken just because their parents live apart. A comforting listen for children adjusting to a new family structure.

Families Can Grow Differently

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Maya is very relatable and, as someone who grew up with a blended family, this is so helpful for learning and growing together. I love the use of an art project that seems daunting and ultimately majes Maya proud to have her tree grow together! Beautiful!

A lovely take on blended family

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The family tree assignment is a wonderful way to show how ordinary school projects can feel difficult for children whose families don’t fit the traditional example. Maya’s teacher responds with patience and understanding. This would be a valuable audiobook for parents, teachers, and school counselors.

A Meaningful Classroom Story

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This audiobook could help a child find the words to explain feelings they may not know how to express. Maya’s experience is specific to divorce, but the larger message about family changes and belonging will connect with many children. Gentle, relatable, and comforting.

A Story That Opens the Conversation

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