The Step Parents Around Me

By Amelia Bannister

A gentle story about blended families, growing relationships, and the many ways love finds a place to belong.

Sometimes, someone new becomes part of our family.

At first, everything might feel a little different. New routines, new traditions, and new ways of doing things can take time to get used to. But through patience, kindness, and everyday moments shared together, step parents can become an important part of a child's village.

The Step Parents Around Me is a warm and reassuring picture book that celebrates blended families and the relationships that grow one day at a time. With gentle, age-appropriate language, it reminds children that families are built through love, care, and connection-and that every family's story is unique.

Perfect for:

Children aged 3-10Blended and step familiesSchools, counsellors and family support servicesOpening conversations about changing family relationshipsBedtime reading and classroom libraries

Part of The Village Around Me series-heartwarming stories celebrating the many people who help children grow with love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HBMWVCRY
• ISBN13: 9798188762858
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"