Some Families Change

Some Families Change

by Jess Galatola

Illustrated by Jenni Barrand

Published by EK Books
ISBN 9781922539670

Nowadays we are finding more change in families whether that be ages, blended families with stepchildren, same sex parents, separated families, divorced and more.

It can be confusing for younger children as their lives become disrupted by these changes. In this hardcover picture book the author guides younger children through the different types of families they may encounter, at preschool or in social and other settings.

As some family structures change it can be confusing and in this gentle story attempts to reassure young children through the happier and unsettling times. It explores life in single parent families, families that become bigger or even smaller and through various situations.

These changes can be quite difficult for all involved and even more turbulent for younger children as they have to deal with the different dynamics and through Some Families Change the author empathetically explains these situations and that it can take time for younger children to adjust and feel more comfortable with their new found situation that is different from their friends and other families around them.

The Author

Jessica Galatola is a teacher and mother to two young boys and she loves sunshine and all things playful. Jess comes from a large family – Italian father from Sicily, mother from Cardiff, Wales. She has lived in Australia all her life and has been based in QLD since she was 5 years old. As a teacher, Jess has worked in the education sector for fifteen years, specialising in English and Drama secondary teaching. In 2020, when her own family unit changed dramatically, Jess wrote this book, Some Families Change, for her boys.

The illustrator

Jenni Barrand is a children’s art teacher who loves helping kids learn all the amazing ways to create art. Jenni grew up in south east London and went to Sylvia Young Theatre School and the BRITS college of Performing Arts. She was in educational UK TV series about stepfamilies when she was 12. Jenni loves walking and exploring in nature while listening to her favourite music and she loves making art in her little studio.

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