Our Dance: Living Apart, Time Together is a picture book about separation and places that allow parents and children to connect and come together. It offers a tender exploration of love, resilience, and connection.
A young girl loves to dance, especially when Daddy and Mummy dance with her. But these dances don’t last long. One evening, Daddy leaves home, and Mummy gently explains that they are separating.
During the week, the young girl lives with Mummy, and on Saturdays, she visits Daddy at a child contact centre. The family discovers two new dances—each one different but equally special—reflecting their new way of being together.
This book highlights the vital role of child contact centres across the UK. The National Assocaiation of Child Contact Centres (NACCC) oversees around 300 UK child contact centres, ensuring its accredited centres deliver safe, welcoming and supportive environemtns where children can maintain crucial connections with parents and family members during times of change and transition.
Published by GRAFFEG in June 2025, the picture book is designed to support families navigating life transitions, offering a comforting space for children to explore their emotions and celebrate connections.
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay By Circle Yuen from Our Dance.
"A reassuring story about being together with both divorced parents at Child Contact Centres. Distinctive, vigorous drawing that conveys both tenderness and the sharpness of loss. "
—Nicolette Jones, Author & Children's Books Editor of the Sunday Times
