Harriet's Expanding Heart

It's normal for children living in stepfamilies to have lots of different feelings and to feel different things at different times. This story shares Harriet's emotional experiences surrounding her stepfamily beginnings.

Book Features:

• The author's professional background will give any reader confidence in her words.
• Has realistic and believable characters and situations to help readers to relate. Clear explanations of actions and emotions and how to understand them.
• Artistic mix of literal and metaphorical depictions in a whimsical style and contrasting tones to represent them.

About the Author

Rachel Brace is a registered psychologist and co-creator and founder of steppingthrough.com.au - an educational and support resource for stepparents and their partners. She has worked extensively with children and families over many years across a variety of settings in New Zealand, United Kingdom and Australia. Rachel currently consults privately from The Relationspace in Sydney’s CBD to parents and families on issues relating to separation and divorce, family conflict, post separation parenting, co-parenting and step-family living. Rachel believes books can be a tremendous help in explaining situations, supporting understanding, teaching emotional skills and a coping tool for children and adults. Her book Max’s Divorce Earthquake deals with the impact of a divorce. Originally from New Zealand, Rachel now lives in Sydney with her family, which includes her beloved pet schnauzer, Maxie.

About the Illustrator

Angela, was born in Putignano, Italy. She is a freelance illustrator with a degree in Art History and Cultural Heritage. She is fascinated by historical fables and fairytales, and loves bringing stories to life.