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Books for Kids about Living in an Alcoholic Home

16 Books for Kids about Living in an Alcoholic Home

Posted on April 10, 2015June 21, 2024 by Pragmatic Mom

Today’s Picture Book of the Day comes from the Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party. We asked participants to tell us what inclusive, diverse and/or multicultural children’s books they having trouble finding. It’s a heartbreaking topic but kids who live in an alcoholic home were one such request. I researched and found these books at my local public library. Some of these books are still in print. I hope these books find their way into the hands of the kids who need them.

It’s interesting that there are so few books for kids about living in an alcoholic home as alcohol use disorders affect 16% of adults in the U.S., and more than 10 percent of U.S. children live with a parent with alcohol problems, according to a 2012 study. I would imagine kids who live in an alcoholic home feel very alone with this kind of problem and would benefit from books that show them that there are others facing this problem and give them ideas to help them cope.

I think the most important thing for kids who live in an alcoholic home to realize is that they are not the cause of their parent’s problem and that their parent has a disease that is no one’s fault.

Am I missing any books you recommend? Please share! Thank you!

Picture Book of the Day for Kids Living in Alcoholic Homes

When Someone in the Family Drinks Too Much by Richard C. Langsen, illustrated by Nicole Rubel

The book starts off by defining what an alcoholic is, then continues with signs that someone may be an alcoholic including denial, mood swings, blackouts, and embarrassing behavior. I found the section on how a family is hurt by alcoholism to be helpful in naming the different roles family members might assume: enabler, perfect child, rebel, lonely child, and clown. Finally, the book concludes with advice on things you can do to feel better including ideas of where you can get help as a child. With a sensitive take on a difficult subject, this picture book’s no-nonsense factual approach is helpful and enlightening. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

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More Books for Kids about Living in an Alcoholic Home

My Dad by Niki Daly

Gracie and her older brother are coping as best they can with their family situation. Their father is a happy drunk most Friday nights when his buddies come over but he doesn’t think he has a problem. He argues a lot with their mom but things come to a head when he and Gracie perform for a Friday night school concert. They deliberately neglect to tell their father because they are anxious about what state he might be in, but he shows up anyway and embarrasses them with his loud and inappropriate behavior. This is the turning point for their father and he joins AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), finally realizing that he’s sick and can get better.

This picture book is in loving memory of Niki Daly’s father and a testimony of the unconditional love a child has for a parent. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

Wishes and Worries: Coping with a Parent Who Drinks Too Much Alcohol by Centre For Addiction And Mental Health and Lars Rudebjer

Wishes and Worries is a realistic portrayal of what it’s like for a child to live in an alcoholic home. For Maggie, she acts out because she’s angry and has trouble focusing at school. Her parents fight a lot which makes her want to cry but her siblings cope by either withdrawing or storming out.

Things get better when Maggie finds she can talk to her teacher at school. He directs her to the school counselor, Miss Yee, who lets her know that this is not her fault but also helps her come up with coping strategies including making a list of adults she can turn to.

Maggie learns that some people can drink without issue while others can not. Her father finds someone to talk to also and his new doctor is going to help him with his drinking problem. Her father has a few setbacks but now Maggie has tools to help her cope with her fear and anger. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

Bottles Break by Nancy Maria Grande Tabor

“Sometimes I think my mom would rather have a bottle than me.”

With very simple illustrations, this picture book conveys the difficult feelings children living in an alcoholic home experience: anger, guilt, nervousness, depression, sadness, and embarrassment. Tabor uses a bottle as an analogy for adults with an alcohol problem: when they are full, they are people but after they drink they are empty. They both break too. Tabor also includes writing for kids as one coping strategy. [picture book, ages 5 and up]

All the Pieces: When a Loved One Dies from Substance Use by Hallie Riggs, illustrated by Adrianana Predol

Review from Children’s Books Heal:

“Hallie Riggs has written a sensitive picture book designed to help children understand the loss of a loved one to a drug overdose. I especially love how she uses puzzle pieces to help the boy share his positive and sad memories about his dad. His father was patient when the boy learned to ride his bike. He was a great storyteller. He was silly. He loved nature and gave the best hugs. But there are pieces of his dad that were sad, slept a lot, lost his temper, and forgot to come home. He also carries the memories of their special projects and favorite walks.” [picture book, ages 4 and up]

All the Pieces: When a Loved One Dies From Substance Use by Hallie Riggs MSW LICSW and Adriana Predoi

Our Gracie Aunt by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by Jon J Muth

This story is more about addiction than alcoholism though it’s not outright stated. I have included this picture book because it might be comforting to know that other children are in similar circumstances where a social worker has to intervene and take them to live somewhere else. In the case of Johnson and his older sister Beebee, they are placed with their estranged Aunt Gracie who creates a wonderful place for them to live and waits patiently until they are ready to love her back. [picture book, ages 4 and up]

Bringing Me Back by Beth Vrabel

Review by Ms. Yingling Reads:

Noah’s mother is arrested for drunk driving after a middle school football party, which has myriad consequences: she is arrested and sent to prison for several months, her boyfriend is made Noah’s guardian, Noah reacts poorly and is caught shoplifting, and the school football team loses its coach and is disbanded because of lack of funds and the bad publicity. The loss of the team is difficult for the impoverished West Virginia town, and Noah is ostracized and ill-treated by his classmates. When the former cheerleaders start a fundraising campaign to reinstate the team (which involves nominated students pouring expensive energy drinks over their heads– not exactly cost-effective!), things do not improve for Noah. One bright spot is Rina, who is bound and determined to start a school newspaper even if the administration is less than thrilled with her attempts. When a bear is spotted near the school with a bucket stuck to its head, Noah fixates on getting the bear’s help, and Rina takes advantage of his fixation to convince him to work on the paper with her. Another bright spot is Jeff, his guardian, who is struggling to do the right thing by Noah and steadfastly sticks by him. Noah also must deal with former football-playing friends who have turned on him, not wanting to talk to his mother, and managing to get through his schoolwork while dealing with everything else on his plate. Noah and Rina manage to get more attention focused on the bear, and this activity helps Noah make peace with other things in his life. [chapter book, ages 9 and up]

The Colors of the Rain by R. L. Toalson

Great review by Ms. Yingling Reads:

Paulie lives in Texas in 1972 and is having a difficult life. His father, who struggled with alcohol after coming back from Vietnam, has been in a fight that left one man dead, and then was in a car crash and shot by friends of the man he killed. Paulie’s mother is unable to cope, and after her struggles with prescription medication, Paulie and his sister Charlotte (Charlie) end up in the care of their Aunt Bee. Bee is a school principal and wants the children to come to her school even though it is the center of an integration battle. White parents are upset that black children will be attending their children’s school and are threatening to make their own district. Paulie, who is very artistic, finds refuge with Mr. Langely (who is black) in the school art room, but he also feels some rage at a black boy, Greg, and picks on him. His aunt isn’t happy, and Paulie has to work through his emotions at his own difficulties in order to deal with the racial tensions at his school. There are tensions within his own family as well, as secrets come out about Aunt Bee’s past, as well as her current relationships. [chapter book, ages 10 and up]

Beverly, Right Here by Kate DiCamillo

Review by Randomly Reading:

“Beverly has always been known for running away from home and being returned to an alcoholic mother who just wasn’t very interested in her. Now, she’s done with running away, and after burying her beloved dog Buddy, Beverly figures there’s nothing to keep her at home anymore so she decides to simply leave.” [middle grade, ages 9 and up]

Life in the Balance by Jen Petro-Roy

Review by Ms. Yingling Reads:

“My first thought on this was “Why don’t I have more books in my library about alcoholic parents? Why haven’t I read more recently?” It seems like there were a lot more titles dealing with this issue in the 1970s and 80s, and there is certainly a growing number of books about parents struggling with opioid addiction. Aside from Friend’s Lush (2006), I can’t think of any other titles, so it was good to see the topic of alcoholic parents depicted. Including Veronica’s interest in softball was a great choice, and will widen the appeal of the book. Friend drama is an ever-present part of the middle school experience, and Veronica’s struggles with balancing her friendships with Claudia and Libby are realistically drawn. I also appreciated the positive depiction of teachers and librarians.” [middle grade, ages 8 and up]

Workbook Helping Books for Children Working with an Adult

These workbooks guide kids living in an alcoholic home to educate them that This Is Not Their Fault, help them analyze their feelings, and teach them coping strategies in a step-by-step format allowing them to write and draw in the books. These books work equally well with a therapist or an adult relative who can systematically meet on a schedule through a chapter per meeting. It offers support to kids by helping them express their feelings and gives them the education to move forward.

My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease ( A Child’s View Living with Addiction) by Claudia Black

This workbook would work especially well with very young children and it’s filled with drawings by other kids coping with the same issues. For those kids who might need encouragement to express how they are feeling, this book supplies illustrations to make them feel less alone. [workbook, ages 5 and up]

An Elephant In the Living Room The Children’s Book by Jill M. Hastings and Marion H. Typpo

Jill Hastings wrote this workbook because: “I still remember the confusion and loneliness I felt while growing up in a family where drinking was a problem. That’s why I wrote this book.” Her intention is that it will help kids understand that alcoholism is a disease, learn new ways to handle their feelings, and learn to like themselves better. [workbook, ages 9 and up]

I Can Be Me: A Helping Book for Children From Troubled Families by Dianne S. O’Connor, Ed.D.

This is a workbook that educates and supports young children growing up with addicted family members including drug and alcohol addiction. This step-by-step helpful program centers around teaching kids to cope with problems they understand so that their coping patterns are healthy. “Untreated, children of the chemically dependent often adopt behaviors which predispose them to addiction, abusive/or addicted marriage partners, and various other mental health problems. They experience difficulty developing healthy close relationships, have trouble expressing feelings, and often suffer from low self-esteem.” [workbook, ages 4 and up]

Graphic Novel on Living in an Alcoholic Family

Louis Undercover by Fanny Britt, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

From KidLitFrenzy: Britt and Arsenault teamed up again for another powerful story. Written in the style of a graphic novel, the story explores the impact of alcohol on a family as viewed from the eyes of a child. The story also has a coming-of-age/first-love sub-story. Beautifully told and illustrated. [graphic novel, ages 10 and up]

Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly J. Baptist

Review by Ms. Yingling Reads:

“When Gary Dunn died, he left behind Isaiah, his mother, and his young sister Charlie. It’s been difficult, especially for the mother, who has had a lot of difficulty with the loss, has turned to drink, and has stopped going to work. Because of this, the family is living in a hotel that Isaiah calls the Smoky Inn, because of the strong odor of cigarettes. Isaiah has a good friend, Sneaky, who he helps with his candy resale business, even if it means going to a somewhat sketchy store where his mother doesn’t like to get their inventory. He struggles a bit in school, especially when his classmate Angel gets on his case. He is sent to the office frequently, but the staff is usually understanding of his loss. Isaiah loves to write, just like his father did, and takes comfort in reading the notebook of stories that his father left behind, including stories in which Isaiah is depicted as a superhero who gets his powers from beans and rice. Getting those beans and rice proves harder for the mother as time wears on, and Isaiah is mortified when the family gets groceries at Seven Baskets, a food pantry, and he sees Angel there. Trying to help out, Isaiah goes to the local barbershop to ask if he can earn some money sweeping up hair; he knows that his mother and Charlie take great comfort in going to see Miz Rita at their own hair salon. He also spends a lot of time at the library, especially when he and Angel are assigned a project together. When his mother doesn’t return to work, she gets behind on paying for the room, and the police come and kick the family out. After spending the night in their car and struggling through a day at school, Isaiah and his mother end up retrieving Charlie from Miz Rita’s. The mother breaks down and tells Miz Rita how she has been struggling. The family stays with her for a while, and the mother eventually goes to rehab for a month. Isaiah has entered one of his father’s stories in a writing contest, and he also works with the librarian to clean out a storage room in the library to turn into the Gary Dunn Writing Center to honor his father. With support from their community, the family starts to find a path forward.” [middle grade, ages 8 and up]

 

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30 thoughts on “16 Books for Kids about Living in an Alcoholic Home”

  1. MARIA GIANFERRARI says:
    April 10, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Thanks for sharing these titles, Mia! I am unfamiliar with all of them, but you are so right. Kids need to know that they are not alone in situations like these! I know that the American Psychological Association’s Magination Press is a publisher with many books on an assortment of issues related to mental health, and other health related issues

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 13, 2015 at 8:17 pm

      Hi Maria,
      It’s surprising to me how few books there are on this topic in terms of the number of kids who live in an alcoholic home but then again, it’s a sad topic that is easy to bury.

      Reply
      1. Paula says:
        October 21, 2020 at 4:39 am

        Ellen Peterson provided some great guidance and shed a light on how to handle this difficult subject. How to react, what to do. All in: How to Help an Alcoholic You Love by Ellen Petersen did all that (https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love).

        Reply
  2. maryanne @ mama smiles says:
    April 10, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    It is heartbreaking that this percentage is so high. Thank you for raising awareness and sharing these resources.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 13, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      Hi MaryAnne,
      It is sad and I think the effects on kids go largely unnoticed because an alcoholic home seems to be a low priority for intervention if the adult is functioning.

      Reply
  3. stephanie says:
    April 11, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Great round-up and one that hits home. Thanks for addressing a difficult topic.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 13, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      Thanks so much Stephanie! It breaks my heart that kids need these books but I think they will be comforted by reading them.

      Reply
      1. Polly says:
        November 12, 2020 at 8:06 am

        Great book here, by Ellen Petersen’s book “How to Help an Alcoholic You Love”. Helped a lot! https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love
        If your loved one or a friend is an alcoholic – this book will be an invaluable help. It will show you how to take the necessary steps to help the person you care about.

        Reply
  4. Erik - TKRB says:
    April 13, 2015 at 8:15 am

    This is a serious topic. There aren’t many books about this, but the ones you showed seem to handle it well.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 13, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks so much Erik. Yes, there aren’t enough books on the topic and they are not necessarily on the shelves. I had to request them from my library system.

      Reply
  5. Liz says:
    April 13, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Had no idea children’s books like these existed. Thanks for posting about them.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 13, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      So glad you liked the list Liz! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Erika says:
    April 18, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I hope never to have to recur to these books, but it’s a great thing to know they exist. If I ever know of anyone needing help with this matter, I’ll always remember your list. Visiting from the #KidLitBlogHop

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 25, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Hi Erika,
      It’s sad to think of children who have to cope with living in an alcoholic home but I hope these books find their way to them and that it’s comforting to them to know that they are not alone.

      Reply
  7. Susan Roberts says:
    April 30, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    Next year check out Plastic Ahoy! by Patricia Newman. Geared for teens, is all about plastic in the ocean. It won the Earth Day Book Award this year.

    Thanks for getting the word out about books on the environment!

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      May 30, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Hi Susan,
      It sounds great! I’ll add it to my list for an Earth Day post. Thanks for your great book suggestion!

      Reply
  8. Iva says:
    January 25, 2018 at 4:08 pm

    Wow, this is a great selection of books for kids with an alcoholic parent. They would be great to donate to the local Alateen or Alanon hall. Thank you for sharing this. Kids deserve to understand what’s going on in a language that makes sense to them.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 24, 2018 at 9:03 pm

      That is a great suggestion Iva!

      Reply
  9. Edwin says:
    March 20, 2018 at 5:26 am

    Excellent list! Haven’t noticed we have this kind of resources. Alcohol doesn’t always destroy lives all at once. Rather, they take life by the inch. Kids will know that they are not alone in situations like these and have a positive attitude about their alcoholic parents and family.

    Reply
    1. Pragmatic Mom says:
      April 26, 2018 at 11:14 am

      That is a great point Edwin! Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Graham says:
    September 18, 2019 at 6:07 am

    Books like those are much needed, very difficult subject unfortunately. I struggled o lot, but before I managed to find a great person to talk to, I turned to Ellen Petersen’s book “How to Help an Alcoholic You Love”. Great guide. https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love

    Reply
    1. Alison says:
      November 7, 2019 at 3:53 am

      Great book by Ellen. Very encouraging and helpful.
      Pragmatic mum, great list of books, thanks for this!

      Reply
      1. Mikela says:
        March 22, 2020 at 6:15 am

        Very difficult and sensitive subject for families and friends around. I liked Ellen’s book as well. Good read and plenty of help there. Thanks. https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love
        This guide changed my life and gave me the opportunity to change this terrible situation although it seemed impossible. If your loved one or a friend is an alcoholic – this book will be an invaluable help. It will show you how to take the necessary steps to help the person you care about.

        Reply
    2. Rosane says:
      February 11, 2020 at 3:46 am

      this guide changed my life and gave me the opportunity to change this terrible situation although it seemed impossible

      Reply
  11. Barry says:
    October 22, 2019 at 4:47 am

    Very needed books! Also Ellen Petersen’s book “How to Help an Alcoholic You Love”. Helped a lot! https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love

    Reply
  12. Molly says:
    April 29, 2020 at 9:06 am

    I went here: https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love
    This guide changed my life and gave me the opportunity to change this terrible situation although it seemed impossible. Don’t wait any longer. React today. Knowing how to help an alcoholic is the most crucial step you must take. Follow this guide, and you will see how alcoholism can be turned back again. To make it easy to follow, this guide is divided into several mutually complementary parts.

    Reply
  13. Lucy says:
    May 22, 2020 at 4:07 am

    A good book on a certain subject can work magic, can comfort, share a few important thoughts, for me How to Help an Alcoholic You Love by Ellen Petersen did all that (https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love). Worth checking!

    Reply
  14. Elise says:
    June 12, 2020 at 6:42 am

    Looked through some books already, best one I came across was How to Help an Alcoholic You Love by Ellen Petersen did all that (https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love). Worth checking!

    Reply
  15. Grace says:
    July 21, 2020 at 5:38 am

    Ellen Peterson provided some great guidance and shed a light on how to handle this difficult subject. How to react, what to do. All in: How to Help an Alcoholic You Love by Ellen Petersen did all that (https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-love).

    Reply
  16. Maggie says:
    August 31, 2020 at 4:51 am

    Great books, good to have a wide choice and to know help is out there.. Also this one by Ellen Petersen’s book “How to Help an Alcoholic You Love”. Helped a lot! https://www.net-boss.org/shop/how-to-help-an-alcoholic-you-lovel

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