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Seven-year-old Ace is happy enough living in two homes. But when he gets back to Mom’s house one evening, Ace has a big surprise waiting for him. Mom has a new boyfriend! Kevin is a football coach who seems fun and cool. But Ace soon discovers that he doesn’t like sharing Mom. And when he goes to stay at Dad’s house, he worries that Mom won’t miss him at all. At school, Ace’s friends talk about a wedding, which only makes things worse. And when Kevin comes to coach his class, Ace feels like running away. What will he do when Kevin tries to be kind? Has Ace really been forgotten by Mom? And can he make up his mind about her new boyfriend? Ace Can’t Face Sharing Mom is the second story in the Tale of Two Households series. It deals sensitively and honestly with a situation common to many co-parenting families: how children react when a new partner arrives on the scene. Readers will identify with a young boy who feels anxious and jealous about sharing his mom. They’ll follow his ups and downs as he navigates these feelings, and also be encouraged to consider his parents’ points of view. This heartfelt new installment is full of colorful illustrations that bring the story to life. Both engaging and educational, this book is bound to become an important tool for teaching emotional intelligence.