Story: Diverse families

Moving between homes

Learning Media published the picture book Two homes for David in 1995, at a time when shared-care arrangements were becoming more common after parents separated. In this story David does not like moving between his parents, but finds it easier to go to his Dad's place when he can take his favourite red truck. He also comes to recognise what he likes about spending time with each of his parents. Move the slider to view some of the pages from the book.

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Learning Media Ltd
Reference: Jillian Sullivan, Two Homes for David. Wellington: Learning Media, 1995, p. 2, 9, 14, 15
Artwork by Rob des Tombe

This material is reproduced by permission of the publishers, Learning Media Ltd, PO Box 3293, Wellington, New Zealand.

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How to cite this page:

Rosemary Du Plessis and Candice Diggelmann, 'Diverse families - Blended families', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/31604/moving-between-homes (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Rosemary Du Plessis and Candice Diggelmann, published 5 May 2011, reviewed & revised 22 Jun 2018