The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library
October, 10 2024 18:13:01
Mommy's New Friend
By Tougas, Shelley
Mommy's New Friend is a heartfelt, lyrical story about accepting a new family member, even if it's not easy at first.When That Guy comes over and makes homemade pizza for dinner, it's not the same as before, when Daddy and Mommy and I would all eat together.. But That Guy takes care of Mommy when she's sick, and That Guy laughs at my jokes.. Maybe, That Guy isn't that bad, after all.. Shelley Tougas and award-winning illustrator Sara Palacios' Mommy's New Friend is a gentle and uplifting tale about growing up, learning new perspectives, and accepting how blended families can evolve and expand.
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9781250624406
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Hardcover
Dad and Daddy's Big Big Family
By Kirst, Seamus
Follow along as Harper learns how all these families are unique...and still part of Harper's big big family!. Harper is going to her first family reunion! She meets so many people. There's her second cousin Noah. And her cousin Lisa, who lives with her husband and stepkids. The there's Great Aunt Trudy who is raising her grandkids. And so many more! Dad and Daddy tell her they're all part of the same family, but they're all so different! And do families need to live together? Will she and Noah have to share a room?
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9781433840388
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Hardcover
Families, Families, Families!
By Lang, Suzanne
No matter your size, shape, or pedigree--if you love each other, you are a family!Moms, dads, sisters, brothers - and even Great Aunt Sue - appear in dozens of combinations, demonstrating all kinds of nontraditional families! Silly animals are cleverly depicted in framed portraits, and offer a warm celebration of family love.From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1 - Imagine a house with many rooms, whose walls each have a different color or wallpaper, accenting a family portrait hanging there. On a rustic wooden wall hangs the first portrait - a large family of ducks posing beside a still pond. The next spread shows three pandas in pink vests, much like the pink oriental wallpaper behind them. Each portrait features a gently rhyming line: "Some children live with their grandparents ... /and some live with an aunt./Some children have many pets ... /and some just have a plant." All of these appealing images demonstrate different ways of being a family. "Some children live with their father./ Some children have two mothers./Some children are adopted./Some have stepsisters and - brothers." The cartoon-style critters contrast pleasantly with more realistic elements - a bamboo plant, a slender ceramic dog, a fat ceramic cat. Families of hippos, tigers, lions, ostriches, and whales join the other family groups in the final spread. The loud-and-clear message is that "if you love each other, then you are a family." And imagine the many children who will be reassured because they have found a portrait of a family they will recognize as their own. A solid choice for most libraries. - Mary Jean Smith, formerly at Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN
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9780553499384
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Hardcover
Nana and Abuela
By Rojas, Monica
As Luna and her grandmothers embark on a fun evening of food and stories and laughter, a language kerfuffle threatens to spoil their time together. . Luna lives with her two grown-ups in a small home next to a river. She has "two pets, two pillows on her bed, and two language
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1681342545
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A Family Looks Like Love
By Wells, Kaitlyn
A heartening picture book about a young pup who looks different from her siblings and ultimately learns that love, rather than how you look, is what makes a family. Sutton Button has always looked different from her family. While her siblings had short, stout legs, Sutton's legs were long like noodles. And while her siblings had scruffy, yellow fur, Sutton was a tricolor puppy with soft fur. But when others don't believe that Sutton and her siblings are actually related, Sutton starts to wonder if she really belongs in her family at all--until she realizes that her and her family are the same in all the most important ways and that love, rather than what you look like, is what makes a family. With heartwarming text and adorable illustrations, A Family Looks Like Love is a story about the enduring power of love and teaches readers that family comes in all shapes and sizes.
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9780593403792
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Hardcover
Family Reunion
By Richardson, Chad
In this contemporary #OwnVoices tale, a boy is reluctant to go to his family reunion, which he's sure will be boring. Vivid, poetic language and rich illustrations bring readers along for the boy's emotional journey, as he ultimately finds himself enjoying the large and joyous gathering in spite of himself. This modern kid's-eye view depiction of a Black American extended family celebrates the importance of kinship and intergenerational ties.
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9781646862184
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Hardcover
The Family Book
By Parr, Todd
In his typically silly and reassuring style, Parr celebrates the many different types of families in this picture book. Full color.
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316738964
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Families
By Kuklin, Susan
In frank, funny, touching, and often surprising interviews, children from fourteen different families talk about how they identify themselves as a family. The range of families profiled in this engaging book reflects the kaleidoscopic diversity of families in America today: there are mixed-race families and immigrant families; families of gay and lesbian couples and very religious families; families with only children, many children, adopted children, and children with special needs. This book is a celebration of all families, and provides young readers with windows into other lives, as well as mirrors in which they can see their own family relationships reflected.
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786808225
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Hardcover
The Circles All Around Us
By Montague, Brad
In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show. This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting big
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593323181
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Wolfie the Bunny
By Dyckman, Ame
Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet tale of new babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, unconditional love...and veggies!
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9780316226141
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One Family
By Shannon, George
Just how many things can "one" be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family.From veteran picture book author George Shannon and up-and-coming artist Blanca Gomez comes a playful, interactive book that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised of people of a range of genders and races.
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9780374300036
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Families
By Rotner, Shelley
Celebrate diversity with a picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families in this companion to Shades of People.Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences and begin to understand others.
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9780823430536
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Hardcover
We Belong Together
By Parr, Todd
In a kid-friendly, accessible way, this book explores the ways that people can choose to come together to make a family. It's about sharing your home and sharing your heart to make a family that belongs together.
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316016683
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And Tango Makes Three
By Richardson, Justin
And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. Selected as an ALA Notable Children's Book Nominee and a Lambda Literary Award Finalist, "this joyful story about the meaning of family is a must for any library" (School Library Journal, starred review) .
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689878451
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Hardcover
Soon, Your Hands
By Stutzman, Jonathan
Come get to know three neighboring families, each with a young child learning about themselves in this wondrous world. This poetic picture book is a parent's ode to everything their child is--and will be--capable of doing as they grow.. Tonight, each small hand fits inside their parent's hand. But soon, this hand will grow - to dig deep in the dirt, make masterpieces and mistakes, and tell stories only it can tell.With text that captures the potential in every child and glowing art that exudes warmth, this book braids three children's stories into one of family love.From award-winning author Jonathan Stutzman and rising illustrator Elizabeth Lilly comes this tender book, perfect for cuddling together at bedtime.
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9780593427071
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Hardcover
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
By Jr., Leslie Odom
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know is a touching and heartfelt ode about the we feel for their children, by award-winning actors of stage and screen Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, and illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz.. Do you remember when we first met?It was a moment I won't soon forget.Your sparkling aura. Your crooked grin!Do you remember, my trusted friend?When I count all my blessings, you're always number one.Sweetest of all is, we've only just begun.. The love we feel for our children never wavers. From the moment a baby is born, through the good times and the bad, from the silly moments to the warm embraces, this love is bigger than what we can put into words.. This beautiful book is a comforting and lyrical refrain about the bonds we form with the children to whom we are closest in our lives.
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9781250265647
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Hardcover
Boyogi
By Moore, David Barclay
When his daddy comes home from the service struggling with PTSD, a young boy discovers that learning yoga together can be a source of healing. . Ever since Daddy returned from the war, he's been different. At first, Butta Bean thinks it's his fault - that maybe his daddy doesn't love him anymore. But Mama explains that Daddy's mind is hurt from things that happened while he was away. When Mama takes them all to yoga class at their local YMCA, Daddy doesn't want to go at first, and Butta Bean thinks it looks weird. But as Daddy and Butta Bean get better at the yoga poses (Daddy says he's a real boyogi) , Butta Bean starts to see a change in Daddy. He seems more and more like his old self. In a picture book gently tuned to a child's understanding, award-winning author David Barclay Moore and Caldecott Honor recipient Noa Denmon celebrate the transformative power of yoga, therapy, and abiding love for your family.
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9781536213706
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Hardcover
A Family Is a Family Is a Family
By O'leary, Sara
When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways - but the same in the one way that matters most of all.One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates talk about what makes their families special. One is raised by a grandmother, and another has two dads. One is full of stepsiblings, and another has a new baby.As one by one, her classmates describe who they live with and who loves them - family of every shape, size and every kind of relation - the child realizes that as long as her family is full of caring people, her family is special.A warm and whimsical look at many types of families written by award-winning author Sara O'Leary, A Family is a Family springs to life with quirky and sweet illustrations by Qin Leng.
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9781554987948
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The Bear in My Family
By Tatsukawa, Maya
An overbearing older sibling can really be a bear, but the child in this understated, gently humorous story finds out that they can have their advantages, too."I live with a bear," the story's young narrator declares. The bear is loud, messy, uncouth, and very strong (too strong!) . For some reason, his parents treat the bear like family, despite his protests. Why can't they see? Then he runs into some bullies on the playground. When the bear ROOAARS with all her might and scares them away, he realizes that there are advantages to having a bear in the family. In a delightful twist, the narrator's older sister (the bear) appears, telling him that she is NOT a bear. But if she is, HE is too--because two bears are even better than one!
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9780525555827
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Hardcover
Bathe the Cat
By Mcginty, Alice B.
It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story headlong into the growing hilarity, until finally Dad restores some kind of order - but will the cat avoid getting his whiskers wet?HILARIOUS READ-ALOUD: Word scrambles are a delight in this silly rhyming picture book! Kids will love the accessible rhyming text, and emerging readers will be able to anticipate words after repeated reads, making for an engaging and interactive read-aloud experience.CATNIP FOR CAT LOVERS: This sweet and sneaky feline will do anything to get out of having a bath! Ample cat antics and scenes of increasing mischief (and increasing chaos!) will tickle young readers and entice parents - particularly those with a furry feline member of their own households.
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9781452142708
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Stella Brings the Family
By Schiffer, Miriam B.
Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.
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9781452111902
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My Wild Family
By Moreau, Laurent
MoreauSometimes there's more to family than meets the eye....Animals of all kinds take center stage in this unique exploration of a very unusual family. An older brother is strong and respected, just like an elephant. A mother is stately and beautiful, but she prefers not to stand out - a tall feat for a giraffe! How are animals like humans, and humans like animals? Readers of all ages will delight in Laurent Moreau's richly rendered, thought-provoking illustrations, and then they will entertain perhaps the most wildly illuminating question of all: What makes you special?
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9781452144238
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My Family Four Floors Up
By Stutson, Caroline
This friendly, rhyming story follows a child and her father--as well as their cute pets, a puppy and a cat--through the day. From morning ritual to bedtime story (and all the fun in between!) , life in the fourth floor walk up and on the city streets and parks below is sweet and filled with tender moments between parent and child.
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9781585369911
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Hardcover
My Family Tree and Me
By Petricic, Dusan
This one-of-a-kind picture book provides a beautifully simple introduction to the concept of family ancestry. It uses two stories in one to explore a small boy's family tree: the boy tells the family story of his father's side starting from the front of the book, and that of his mother's side starting from the back of the book. Four previous generations are introduced for each, from his great-great-grandparents to his parents. The grand finale in the center of the book reveals the boy's entire extended family, shown in one drawing with all the members from both sides identified by their relationship to him. Of particular interest is the cultural diversity of the boy's family, which includes European and Asian ancestors, and readers can visually interpret the family members' physical characteristics as they get passed on through the generations.
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9781771380492
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Hardcover
Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
By Rex, Adam
Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS. . Shhh, listen. Do you hear that? Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother. They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the cheek.. IT'S THE AUNTS! THE AUNTS ARE HERE. One girl's all-too-recognizable experience - a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations - escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions. Written with signature humor by Adam Rex and illustrated by Lian Cho, this picture book is a celebration of the universal and endearing strangeness of family.
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9781797207940
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Hardcover
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
By Lacour, Nina
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there's no place she'd rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it's tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.
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9781536211511
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Hardcover
Me Gusta
By Dominguez, Angela
Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time recipient of Pura Belpr Illustration Honor. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Daz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayors newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. Shes delighted to still be doing both.
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9781250818546
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Hardcover
Love without Bounds
By Johnson, Chelsea
This follow-up to the critically acclaimed IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All honors the diversity of family life and what family can mean based on our intersecting identities and experiences.Written by three celebrated women of color sociologists, Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families is a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms: multicultural families; LGBTQ families; adoptive and foster care families; single-parent and blended families; transnational families; families impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation; chosen families; military families; and more. By focusing on the choices families make to persistently love and care for one another in the face of inequality and inequity, Love without Bounds is a necessary resource to make sure all kids feel seen and loved for who they are in community with each another.
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9781948340519
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Love without Bounds
By Johnson, Chelsea
This follow-up to the critically acclaimed IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All honors the diversity of family life and what family can mean based on our intersecting identities and experiences.Written by three celebrated women of color sociologists, Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families is a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms: multicultural families; LGBTQ families; adoptive and foster care families; single-parent and blended families; transnational families; families impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation; chosen families; military families; and more. By focusing on the choices families make to persistently love and care for one another in the face of inequality and inequity, Love without Bounds is a necessary resource to make sure all kids feel seen and loved for who they are in community with each another.
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9781948340519
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Hardcover
Shhh! The Baby's Asleep
By Brown-wood, Janay
Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too noisy! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet? Of course Baby is eventually awakened. But one savvy little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back asleep: by reading a good book to her, of course. A hilarious cast of characters will keep readers laughing throughout this amusing celebration of early literacy and intergenerational family relationships.
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9781580895224
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Love Is Love
By Genhart, Michael
It's love that makes a family When a boy confides in his friend about bullies saying he doesn't have a real family, he discovers that his friend's parents -- a mom and a dad -- and his two dads are actually very much alike. Dr. Michael Genhart's debut story is the perfect resource to gently discuss discrimination with kids. This sweet and straightforward story shows that gay families and straight families and everything in between are all different kinds of normal. What makes a family real is the love that is shared.
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9781939775139
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Hardcover
I Love You Because I Love You
By Van, Muon Thi
Author Mun Th Vn and Stonewall Book Award-winning artist Jessica Love detail all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and-response picture book that features families across the spectrum."I love you because you tell the best stories.Because I love you, my best story is you."What are all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do And what does it look like when we voice it out loudTo be read aloud by one or even two people, this affirming prose demonstrates that love is a dialogue. Love is complex. Love is utterly simple.This is what love looks like.
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9780062894595
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Hardcover
My Sister, Daisy
By Karlsson, Adria
Daisy's older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But in kindergarten, things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. Daisy's brother must adjust to the change -- including what it means for him and their relationship. A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love.
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9781684463848
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Hardcover
Walk with Me
By Buitrago, Jairo
A deceptively simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.The girl conjures up an imaginary companion, a lion, who will come with her on the long walk home from school. He will help her to pick up her baby brother from daycare and shop at the store (which has cut off the family's credit) , and he'll keep her company all along the way until she is safe at home. He will always come back when she needs him, unlike the father whom she sees only in a photograph - a photograph in which he clearly resembles a lion.
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9781554988570
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A Tale of Two Daddies
By Oelschlager, Vanita
A Tale of Two Daddies is a playground conversation between two children. The boy says he heard that the girl has two dads. The girl says that is right--she has Daddy and Poppa.True to a childs curiosity, practical questions follow: "Which dad helps when your team needs a coach? / Which dad cooks you eggs and toast?" To which she answers: "Daddy is my soccer coach. / Poppa cooks me eggs and toast."This picture book is intended for 4- to 8-year olds, and introduces a type of family increasingly visible in modern society and reflects a childs practical and innocent look at the adults who nurture and love her. It becomes clear that the familys loving bond is unburdened by any cultural discomforts.
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9780981971452
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My Mommies Built a Treehouse
By Peter, Gareth
Building a treehouse is a big project. But when your mommies are there to help you, there's nothing that can stop you! When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there's so much to consider - from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, and a lot of spilled paint! But one thing is for sure - he won't go too far wrong with his two mommies to support him.
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9781915244185
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My Two Dads and Me
By Joosten, Michael
An adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of gay fathers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two dads.Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that follows busy dads and their kids throughout their day - eating breakfast, getting dressed, heading out to the park, and settling back in at night with a bubble bath and a good-night lullaby. LGBTQ+ parents and their friends and families will welcome this inclusive and cheerful book that reflects their own lives and family makeup. With artwork by acclaimed fashion illustrator Izak Zenou, this is a stylish, smart, humorous, family-focused book that will have babies and their two dads giggling as they enjoy it together. It's an ideal baby-shower and first-birthday gift.And look for its companion board book, My Two Moms and Me.
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9780525580102
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Unicycle Dad
By Hovorka, Sarah
Sarah knows her unicycle-riding dad is special--even as Sarah cooks, takes care of her brother, and does homework on her own. When her dad finally graduates from high school, gets a second job, and eventually lands a promotion, Sarah realizes there's so much more that's special about him. Unicycle Dad shares the inherent struggles and quiet joys of a single-parent, impoverished household. Raised by a single, teenage father in poverty, author Sarah Hovorka grew up in a family structure lived by many but seldom represented in children's books. Illustrator Alicia Schwab captures the story with warm, expressive art.
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9781681529028
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Some Families Change
By Galatola, Jess
Some Families Change tenderly guides children through various models of changing families with gentle verse and inclusive imagery. You may not have thought much about it, but did you know that some families change? Some get bigger, others smaller and some completely rearrange!Changes in the structure of a family can be joyful, turbulent, and especially confusing for little humans. Some Families Change is a gentle and reassuring way of showing children that all families go through changes - its completely natural, and they are not alone.The book candidly explores concepts such as split families, single-parent households, families with two mums or dads, families that join together, and more, always maintaining sensitivity and sincerity. Children grappling with these changes often harbor difficult feelings.
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9781922539670
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Family is Family
By Marr, Melissa
Celebrate the many wonderful ways families are unique and chickens are adorable!. On the way to school, Little Chick notices all the other kids are traveling with a mom or a dad, a big brother or a big sister. Little Chick doesn't have a dad or siblings. He has two moms. His friend asks: Want to borrow a bear brother? No! Little Chick likes being an only chick. Although he's fascinated to see that some families swim together and some fly, some have teeth and some have beaks, he's happy to be a chicken - and to be right where he's meant to be - with the family that loves him.
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9780593462515
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Always Your Stepdad
By Stansbie, Stephanie
A heartwarming picture book about the unique bond between a stepfather and his stepchild.
I'd missed your first steps and your wobbly walk,
But you took my whole heart in your hand.
The special relationship of stepdads and stepkids is celebrated in this gentle and loving tribute to blended families. Showing joy-filled scenes of family life and milestones, this book is ideal for every child of a loving stepfather. It's the perfect way to say: "If I had been there on your very first day, I could never have treasured you more."
Also available: Always Your Stepmom Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW
"A gentle and encouraging story with suggestions on how to create a loving blended family." - Kirkus ABOUT THE AUTHOR
STEPHANIE STANSBIE has been a children's book editor for more than twenty years, and an author for the last ten.
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9780593709115
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Always Your Stepmom
By Stansbie, Stephanie
A heartwarming picture book about the unique bond between a stepmother and her stepchild.. I'll always remember the day that we met.We were both so uncertain and shy.. The special relationship of stepmoms and stepkids is celebrated in this gentle and loving tribute to blended families. Showing joy-filled scenes of family life and milestones, this book is ideal for every child of a loving stepmother. It's the perfect way to say: "If I had been there when you learned your first words, I could never have cherished you more.". Also available: Always Your Stepdad
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9780593709139
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Hardcover
Oddbird's Chosen Family
By Desierto, Derek
Oddbird has always been on his own. And he's managed pretty well. But that's changing - now, he wishes for a family.
When Oddbird's friends plan a big surprise for him, he realizes he's surrounded by those who accept and care for him. All families don't look the same, and sometimes the families we choose are where we belong.
Read more Continue reading Read less ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Derek Desierto, illustrator of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is a Vancouver-based illustrator, designer, and overall nice guy from a nice family. His animation work has been recognized by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, the National Cartoonist Society, and 9 Story Media Group. Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows and picture books.
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9781250864680
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Hardcover
Leo and the Pink Marker
By Foster, Mariyka
It's fun to color outside the lines in this playful celebration of family, creativity, and the color pink!. Leo LOVES doodling away with his pink marker! So when Mom and Mama aren't looking, he finds an opportunity to liven up the dusty, gray scrapyard. A splash of pink would look great on that crunched-up convertible, and that magnet crane...and the family cat. Uh-oh! Leo got carried away. Will his moms be upset?. This playful ode to Harold and the Purple Crayon casually explores a LGTBQ family and is filled with vibrant illustrations that pop from the page. Pick this one up for any child that loves the color pink!
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9781682636909
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Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
By Williams, Ismée
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience. When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves tickle their toes. In winter, they stand on the cliff and let the sea spray prick their noses and cheeks. No matter the season, hot or cold, their favorite place to spend time together is the beach.. It's here that Abuelo is able to open up about his youth in Havana, Cuba. As they walk along the sand, he recalls the tastes, sounds, and smells of his childhood. And with his words, Cuba comes alive for his grandchild.
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9781250848772
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Beach Hair
By Woodfolk, Ashley
From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family's trip to the beach that's an ode to family, community, diversity, and - most importantly - fabulous beach hair!. When I wake up with the wildest bed head and Mommy and Daddy do too Mommy says we all have beach hair, so Daddy says, "Guess we should go to the beach." At the beach, everyone has beach hair. There's twisty and twirly hair, flossy and glossy hair, hair that's barely there, and hair that's everywhere. The best part about a beach day is the belonging and joy that everyone feels when they let their hair run as wild and free as the sea.
Mommy's New Friend
By Tougas, Shelley
Mommy's New Friend is a heartfelt, lyrical story about accepting a new family member, even if it's not easy at first.When That Guy comes over and makes homemade pizza for dinner, it's not the same as before, when Daddy and Mommy and I would all eat together.. But That Guy takes care of Mommy when she's sick, and That Guy laughs at my jokes.. Maybe, That Guy isn't that bad, after all.. Shelley Tougas and award-winning illustrator Sara Palacios' Mommy's New Friend is a gentle and uplifting tale about growing up, learning new perspectives, and accepting how blended families can evolve and expand.
Dad and Daddy's Big Big Family
By Kirst, Seamus
Follow along as Harper learns how all these families are unique...and still part of Harper's big big family!. Harper is going to her first family reunion! She meets so many people. There's her second cousin Noah. And her cousin Lisa, who lives with her husband and stepkids. The there's Great Aunt Trudy who is raising her grandkids. And so many more! Dad and Daddy tell her they're all part of the same family, but they're all so different! And do families need to live together? Will she and Noah have to share a room?
Families, Families, Families!
By Lang, Suzanne
No matter your size, shape, or pedigree--if you love each other, you are a family!Moms, dads, sisters, brothers - and even Great Aunt Sue - appear in dozens of combinations, demonstrating all kinds of nontraditional families! Silly animals are cleverly depicted in framed portraits, and offer a warm celebration of family love.From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1 - Imagine a house with many rooms, whose walls each have a different color or wallpaper, accenting a family portrait hanging there. On a rustic wooden wall hangs the first portrait - a large family of ducks posing beside a still pond. The next spread shows three pandas in pink vests, much like the pink oriental wallpaper behind them. Each portrait features a gently rhyming line: "Some children live with their grandparents ... /and some live with an aunt./Some children have many pets ... /and some just have a plant." All of these appealing images demonstrate different ways of being a family. "Some children live with their father./ Some children have two mothers./Some children are adopted./Some have stepsisters and - brothers." The cartoon-style critters contrast pleasantly with more realistic elements - a bamboo plant, a slender ceramic dog, a fat ceramic cat. Families of hippos, tigers, lions, ostriches, and whales join the other family groups in the final spread. The loud-and-clear message is that "if you love each other, then you are a family." And imagine the many children who will be reassured because they have found a portrait of a family they will recognize as their own. A solid choice for most libraries. - Mary Jean Smith, formerly at Southside Elementary School, Lebanon, TN
Nana and Abuela
By Rojas, Monica
As Luna and her grandmothers embark on a fun evening of food and stories and laughter, a language kerfuffle threatens to spoil their time together. . Luna lives with her two grown-ups in a small home next to a river. She has "two pets, two pillows on her bed, and two language
A Family Looks Like Love
By Wells, Kaitlyn
A heartening picture book about a young pup who looks different from her siblings and ultimately learns that love, rather than how you look, is what makes a family. Sutton Button has always looked different from her family. While her siblings had short, stout legs, Sutton's legs were long like noodles. And while her siblings had scruffy, yellow fur, Sutton was a tricolor puppy with soft fur. But when others don't believe that Sutton and her siblings are actually related, Sutton starts to wonder if she really belongs in her family at all--until she realizes that her and her family are the same in all the most important ways and that love, rather than what you look like, is what makes a family. With heartwarming text and adorable illustrations, A Family Looks Like Love is a story about the enduring power of love and teaches readers that family comes in all shapes and sizes.
Family Reunion
By Richardson, Chad
In this contemporary #OwnVoices tale, a boy is reluctant to go to his family reunion, which he's sure will be boring. Vivid, poetic language and rich illustrations bring readers along for the boy's emotional journey, as he ultimately finds himself enjoying the large and joyous gathering in spite of himself. This modern kid's-eye view depiction of a Black American extended family celebrates the importance of kinship and intergenerational ties.
The Family Book
By Parr, Todd
In his typically silly and reassuring style, Parr celebrates the many different types of families in this picture book. Full color.
Families
By Kuklin, Susan
In frank, funny, touching, and often surprising interviews, children from fourteen different families talk about how they identify themselves as a family. The range of families profiled in this engaging book reflects the kaleidoscopic diversity of families in America today: there are mixed-race families and immigrant families; families of gay and lesbian couples and very religious families; families with only children, many children, adopted children, and children with special needs. This book is a celebration of all families, and provides young readers with windows into other lives, as well as mirrors in which they can see their own family relationships reflected.
The Circles All Around Us
By Montague, Brad
In the circles all around us, everywhere that we all go, there's a difference we can make and a love we can all show. This is the story of a circle. When we're first born, our circle is very small, but as we grow and build relationships, our circle keeps getting big
Wolfie the Bunny
By Dyckman, Ame
Families of all kinds will delight in this sweet tale of new babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, unconditional love...and veggies!
One Family
By Shannon, George
Just how many things can "one" be? One box of crayons. One batch of cookies. One world. One family.From veteran picture book author George Shannon and up-and-coming artist Blanca Gomez comes a playful, interactive book that shows how a family can be big or small and comprised of people of a range of genders and races.
Families
By Rotner, Shelley
Celebrate diversity with a picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families in this companion to Shades of People.Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences and begin to understand others.
We Belong Together
By Parr, Todd
In a kid-friendly, accessible way, this book explores the ways that people can choose to come together to make a family. It's about sharing your home and sharing your heart to make a family that belongs together.
And Tango Makes Three
By Richardson, Justin
And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family.At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same. And with the help of a kindly zookeeper, Roy and Silo get the chance to welcome a baby penguin of their very own. Selected as an ALA Notable Children's Book Nominee and a Lambda Literary Award Finalist, "this joyful story about the meaning of family is a must for any library" (School Library Journal, starred review) .
Soon, Your Hands
By Stutzman, Jonathan
Come get to know three neighboring families, each with a young child learning about themselves in this wondrous world. This poetic picture book is a parent's ode to everything their child is--and will be--capable of doing as they grow.. Tonight, each small hand fits inside their parent's hand. But soon, this hand will grow - to dig deep in the dirt, make masterpieces and mistakes, and tell stories only it can tell.With text that captures the potential in every child and glowing art that exudes warmth, this book braids three children's stories into one of family love.From award-winning author Jonathan Stutzman and rising illustrator Elizabeth Lilly comes this tender book, perfect for cuddling together at bedtime.
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know
By Jr., Leslie Odom
I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know is a touching and heartfelt ode about the we feel for their children, by award-winning actors of stage and screen Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson, and illustrated by Joy Hwang Ruiz.. Do you remember when we first met?It was a moment I won't soon forget.Your sparkling aura. Your crooked grin!Do you remember, my trusted friend?When I count all my blessings, you're always number one.Sweetest of all is, we've only just begun.. The love we feel for our children never wavers. From the moment a baby is born, through the good times and the bad, from the silly moments to the warm embraces, this love is bigger than what we can put into words.. This beautiful book is a comforting and lyrical refrain about the bonds we form with the children to whom we are closest in our lives.
Boyogi
By Moore, David Barclay
When his daddy comes home from the service struggling with PTSD, a young boy discovers that learning yoga together can be a source of healing. . Ever since Daddy returned from the war, he's been different. At first, Butta Bean thinks it's his fault - that maybe his daddy doesn't love him anymore. But Mama explains that Daddy's mind is hurt from things that happened while he was away. When Mama takes them all to yoga class at their local YMCA, Daddy doesn't want to go at first, and Butta Bean thinks it looks weird. But as Daddy and Butta Bean get better at the yoga poses (Daddy says he's a real boyogi) , Butta Bean starts to see a change in Daddy. He seems more and more like his old self. In a picture book gently tuned to a child's understanding, award-winning author David Barclay Moore and Caldecott Honor recipient Noa Denmon celebrate the transformative power of yoga, therapy, and abiding love for your family.
A Family Is a Family Is a Family
By O'leary, Sara
When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all different in many ways - but the same in the one way that matters most of all.One child is worried that her family is just too different to explain, but listens as her classmates talk about what makes their families special. One is raised by a grandmother, and another has two dads. One is full of stepsiblings, and another has a new baby.As one by one, her classmates describe who they live with and who loves them - family of every shape, size and every kind of relation - the child realizes that as long as her family is full of caring people, her family is special.A warm and whimsical look at many types of families written by award-winning author Sara O'Leary, A Family is a Family springs to life with quirky and sweet illustrations by Qin Leng.
The Bear in My Family
By Tatsukawa, Maya
An overbearing older sibling can really be a bear, but the child in this understated, gently humorous story finds out that they can have their advantages, too."I live with a bear," the story's young narrator declares. The bear is loud, messy, uncouth, and very strong (too strong!) . For some reason, his parents treat the bear like family, despite his protests. Why can't they see? Then he runs into some bullies on the playground. When the bear ROOAARS with all her might and scares them away, he realizes that there are advantages to having a bear in the family. In a delightful twist, the narrator's older sister (the bear) appears, telling him that she is NOT a bear. But if she is, HE is too--because two bears are even better than one!
Bathe the Cat
By Mcginty, Alice B.
It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story headlong into the growing hilarity, until finally Dad restores some kind of order - but will the cat avoid getting his whiskers wet?HILARIOUS READ-ALOUD: Word scrambles are a delight in this silly rhyming picture book! Kids will love the accessible rhyming text, and emerging readers will be able to anticipate words after repeated reads, making for an engaging and interactive read-aloud experience.CATNIP FOR CAT LOVERS: This sweet and sneaky feline will do anything to get out of having a bath! Ample cat antics and scenes of increasing mischief (and increasing chaos!) will tickle young readers and entice parents - particularly those with a furry feline member of their own households.
Stella Brings the Family
By Schiffer, Miriam B.
Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night. Stella has her Papa and Daddy who take care of her, and a whole gaggle of other loved ones who make her feel special and supported every day. She just doesn't have a mom to invite to the party. Fortunately, Stella finds a unique solution to her party problem in this sweet story about love, acceptance, and the true meaning of family.
My Wild Family
By Moreau, Laurent
MoreauSometimes there's more to family than meets the eye....Animals of all kinds take center stage in this unique exploration of a very unusual family. An older brother is strong and respected, just like an elephant. A mother is stately and beautiful, but she prefers not to stand out - a tall feat for a giraffe! How are animals like humans, and humans like animals? Readers of all ages will delight in Laurent Moreau's richly rendered, thought-provoking illustrations, and then they will entertain perhaps the most wildly illuminating question of all: What makes you special?
My Family Four Floors Up
By Stutson, Caroline
This friendly, rhyming story follows a child and her father--as well as their cute pets, a puppy and a cat--through the day. From morning ritual to bedtime story (and all the fun in between!) , life in the fourth floor walk up and on the city streets and parks below is sweet and filled with tender moments between parent and child.
My Family Tree and Me
By Petricic, Dusan
This one-of-a-kind picture book provides a beautifully simple introduction to the concept of family ancestry. It uses two stories in one to explore a small boy's family tree: the boy tells the family story of his father's side starting from the front of the book, and that of his mother's side starting from the back of the book. Four previous generations are introduced for each, from his great-great-grandparents to his parents. The grand finale in the center of the book reveals the boy's entire extended family, shown in one drawing with all the members from both sides identified by their relationship to him. Of particular interest is the cultural diversity of the boy's family, which includes European and Asian ancestors, and readers can visually interpret the family members' physical characteristics as they get passed on through the generations.
Oh No, the Aunts Are Here
By Rex, Adam
Every family has its special aunt: the cool aunt, the wacky aunt, the scary aunt. But this family has ALL THE AUNTS. . Shhh, listen. Do you hear that? Oh no. Oh dear. Oh . . . my . . . godmother. They've traveled on planes, in taxis, and across state lines. And now they're here at the doorstep, a cheesy gift in one hand, the other poised for a pinch on the cheek.. IT'S THE AUNTS! THE AUNTS ARE HERE. One girl's all-too-recognizable experience - a visit from a troupe of overwhelming and overly enthusiastic relations - escalates to new heights of chaos, absurdity, and delight in a laugh-out-loud take on family reunions. Written with signature humor by Adam Rex and illustrated by Lian Cho, this picture book is a celebration of the universal and endearing strangeness of family.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
By Lacour, Nina
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mommy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent.For one little girl, there's no place she'd rather be than sitting between Mama and Mommy. So when Mommy goes away on a work trip, it's tricky to find a good place at the table. As the days go by, Mama brings her to the library, they watch movies, and all of them talk on the phone, but she still misses Mommy as deep as the ocean and as high as an astronaut up in the stars. As they pass by a beautiful garden, the girl gets an idea . . . but when Mommy finally comes home, it takes a minute to shake off the empty feeling she felt all week before leaning in for a kiss. Michael L. Printz Award winner Nina LaCour thoughtfully renders a familiar, touching story of a child who misses a parent, illustrated by Kaylani Juanita, whose distinctive style brings charm and playfulness to this delightful family of three.
Me Gusta
By Dominguez, Angela
Angela Dominguez was born in Mexico City and grew up in the great state of Texas. She now resides on the east coast with her boyfriend, Kyle, and their petite dog, Petunia. She is also the author and illustrator of several books for children and a two-time recipient of Pura Belpr Illustration Honor. Her debut middle grade novel, Stella Daz Has Something To Say, was a New York Public Library and a Chicago Public Library pick for Best Books for Kids, Sid Fleischman Award winner, and an ALA Notable. She recently illustrated Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayors newest picture book, Just Help! How to Build a Better World. As a child, she loved reading books and making a mess creating pictures. Shes delighted to still be doing both.
Love without Bounds
By Johnson, Chelsea
This follow-up to the critically acclaimed IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All honors the diversity of family life and what family can mean based on our intersecting identities and experiences.Written by three celebrated women of color sociologists, Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families is a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms: multicultural families; LGBTQ families; adoptive and foster care families; single-parent and blended families; transnational families; families impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation; chosen families; military families; and more. By focusing on the choices families make to persistently love and care for one another in the face of inequality and inequity, Love without Bounds is a necessary resource to make sure all kids feel seen and loved for who they are in community with each another.
Love without Bounds
By Johnson, Chelsea
This follow-up to the critically acclaimed IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All honors the diversity of family life and what family can mean based on our intersecting identities and experiences.Written by three celebrated women of color sociologists, Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families is a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms: multicultural families; LGBTQ families; adoptive and foster care families; single-parent and blended families; transnational families; families impacted by incarceration, detention, and deportation; chosen families; military families; and more. By focusing on the choices families make to persistently love and care for one another in the face of inequality and inequity, Love without Bounds is a necessary resource to make sure all kids feel seen and loved for who they are in community with each another.
Shhh! The Baby's Asleep
By Brown-wood, Janay
Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too noisy! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the dog, and even the neighbor keep quiet? Of course Baby is eventually awakened. But one savvy little narrator knows just the way to make his baby sister fall back asleep: by reading a good book to her, of course. A hilarious cast of characters will keep readers laughing throughout this amusing celebration of early literacy and intergenerational family relationships.
Love Is Love
By Genhart, Michael
It's love that makes a family When a boy confides in his friend about bullies saying he doesn't have a real family, he discovers that his friend's parents -- a mom and a dad -- and his two dads are actually very much alike. Dr. Michael Genhart's debut story is the perfect resource to gently discuss discrimination with kids. This sweet and straightforward story shows that gay families and straight families and everything in between are all different kinds of normal. What makes a family real is the love that is shared.
I Love You Because I Love You
By Van, Muon Thi
Author Mun Th Vn and Stonewall Book Award-winning artist Jessica Love detail all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and-response picture book that features families across the spectrum."I love you because you tell the best stories.Because I love you, my best story is you."What are all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do And what does it look like when we voice it out loudTo be read aloud by one or even two people, this affirming prose demonstrates that love is a dialogue. Love is complex. Love is utterly simple.This is what love looks like.
My Sister, Daisy
By Karlsson, Adria
Daisy's older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But in kindergarten, things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. Daisy's brother must adjust to the change -- including what it means for him and their relationship. A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love.
Walk with Me
By Buitrago, Jairo
A deceptively simple, imaginative story depicting the complex emotional reality of a girl whose father no longer lives at home.The girl conjures up an imaginary companion, a lion, who will come with her on the long walk home from school. He will help her to pick up her baby brother from daycare and shop at the store (which has cut off the family's credit) , and he'll keep her company all along the way until she is safe at home. He will always come back when she needs him, unlike the father whom she sees only in a photograph - a photograph in which he clearly resembles a lion.
A Tale of Two Daddies
By Oelschlager, Vanita
A Tale of Two Daddies is a playground conversation between two children. The boy says he heard that the girl has two dads. The girl says that is right--she has Daddy and Poppa.True to a childs curiosity, practical questions follow: "Which dad helps when your team needs a coach? / Which dad cooks you eggs and toast?" To which she answers: "Daddy is my soccer coach. / Poppa cooks me eggs and toast."This picture book is intended for 4- to 8-year olds, and introduces a type of family increasingly visible in modern society and reflects a childs practical and innocent look at the adults who nurture and love her. It becomes clear that the familys loving bond is unburdened by any cultural discomforts.
My Mommies Built a Treehouse
By Peter, Gareth
Building a treehouse is a big project. But when your mommies are there to help you, there's nothing that can stop you! When one boy sets out to build the treehouse of his dreams, there's so much to consider - from finding the perfect tree to drawing up the plans. There are certainly challenges along the way, and a lot of spilled paint! But one thing is for sure - he won't go too far wrong with his two mommies to support him.
My Two Dads and Me
By Joosten, Michael
An adorable board book for the babies and toddlers of gay fathers, featuring a variety of diverse, loving families with two dads.Families with same-sex parents are celebrated in this board book that follows busy dads and their kids throughout their day - eating breakfast, getting dressed, heading out to the park, and settling back in at night with a bubble bath and a good-night lullaby. LGBTQ+ parents and their friends and families will welcome this inclusive and cheerful book that reflects their own lives and family makeup. With artwork by acclaimed fashion illustrator Izak Zenou, this is a stylish, smart, humorous, family-focused book that will have babies and their two dads giggling as they enjoy it together. It's an ideal baby-shower and first-birthday gift.And look for its companion board book, My Two Moms and Me.
Unicycle Dad
By Hovorka, Sarah
Sarah knows her unicycle-riding dad is special--even as Sarah cooks, takes care of her brother, and does homework on her own. When her dad finally graduates from high school, gets a second job, and eventually lands a promotion, Sarah realizes there's so much more that's special about him. Unicycle Dad shares the inherent struggles and quiet joys of a single-parent, impoverished household. Raised by a single, teenage father in poverty, author Sarah Hovorka grew up in a family structure lived by many but seldom represented in children's books. Illustrator Alicia Schwab captures the story with warm, expressive art.
Some Families Change
By Galatola, Jess
Some Families Change tenderly guides children through various models of changing families with gentle verse and inclusive imagery. You may not have thought much about it, but did you know that some families change? Some get bigger, others smaller and some completely rearrange!Changes in the structure of a family can be joyful, turbulent, and especially confusing for little humans. Some Families Change is a gentle and reassuring way of showing children that all families go through changes - its completely natural, and they are not alone.The book candidly explores concepts such as split families, single-parent households, families with two mums or dads, families that join together, and more, always maintaining sensitivity and sincerity. Children grappling with these changes often harbor difficult feelings.
Family is Family
By Marr, Melissa
Celebrate the many wonderful ways families are unique and chickens are adorable!. On the way to school, Little Chick notices all the other kids are traveling with a mom or a dad, a big brother or a big sister. Little Chick doesn't have a dad or siblings. He has two moms. His friend asks: Want to borrow a bear brother? No! Little Chick likes being an only chick. Although he's fascinated to see that some families swim together and some fly, some have teeth and some have beaks, he's happy to be a chicken - and to be right where he's meant to be - with the family that loves him.
Always Your Stepdad
By Stansbie, Stephanie
A heartwarming picture book about the unique bond between a stepfather and his stepchild. I'd missed your first steps and your wobbly walk, But you took my whole heart in your hand. The special relationship of stepdads and stepkids is celebrated in this gentle and loving tribute to blended families. Showing joy-filled scenes of family life and milestones, this book is ideal for every child of a loving stepfather. It's the perfect way to say: "If I had been there on your very first day, I could never have treasured you more." Also available: Always Your Stepmom Read more Continue reading Read less REVIEW "A gentle and encouraging story with suggestions on how to create a loving blended family." - Kirkus ABOUT THE AUTHOR STEPHANIE STANSBIE has been a children's book editor for more than twenty years, and an author for the last ten.
Always Your Stepmom
By Stansbie, Stephanie
A heartwarming picture book about the unique bond between a stepmother and her stepchild.. I'll always remember the day that we met.We were both so uncertain and shy.. The special relationship of stepmoms and stepkids is celebrated in this gentle and loving tribute to blended families. Showing joy-filled scenes of family life and milestones, this book is ideal for every child of a loving stepmother. It's the perfect way to say: "If I had been there when you learned your first words, I could never have cherished you more.". Also available: Always Your Stepdad
Oddbird's Chosen Family
By Desierto, Derek
Oddbird has always been on his own. And he's managed pretty well. But that's changing - now, he wishes for a family. When Oddbird's friends plan a big surprise for him, he realizes he's surrounded by those who accept and care for him. All families don't look the same, and sometimes the families we choose are where we belong. Read more Continue reading Read less ABOUT THE AUTHOR Derek Desierto, illustrator of Juno Valentine and the Magical Shoes, is a Vancouver-based illustrator, designer, and overall nice guy from a nice family. His animation work has been recognized by the Ottawa International Animation Festival, the National Cartoonist Society, and 9 Story Media Group. Currently, he is living the dream as a freelance artist for animated TV shows and picture books.
Leo and the Pink Marker
By Foster, Mariyka
It's fun to color outside the lines in this playful celebration of family, creativity, and the color pink!. Leo LOVES doodling away with his pink marker! So when Mom and Mama aren't looking, he finds an opportunity to liven up the dusty, gray scrapyard. A splash of pink would look great on that crunched-up convertible, and that magnet crane...and the family cat. Uh-oh! Leo got carried away. Will his moms be upset?. This playful ode to Harold and the Purple Crayon casually explores a LGTBQ family and is filled with vibrant illustrations that pop from the page. Pick this one up for any child that loves the color pink!
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me
By Williams, Ismée
Abuelo, the Sea, and Me is a tender, heartwarming picture book that vividly explores intergenerational connections, family history, and the immigrant experience. When this grandchild visits her abuelo, he takes her to the ocean. In summer, they kick off their shoes and let the cool waves tickle their toes. In winter, they stand on the cliff and let the sea spray prick their noses and cheeks. No matter the season, hot or cold, their favorite place to spend time together is the beach.. It's here that Abuelo is able to open up about his youth in Havana, Cuba. As they walk along the sand, he recalls the tastes, sounds, and smells of his childhood. And with his words, Cuba comes alive for his grandchild.
Beach Hair
By Woodfolk, Ashley
From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family's trip to the beach that's an ode to family, community, diversity, and - most importantly - fabulous beach hair!. When I wake up with the wildest bed head and Mommy and Daddy do too Mommy says we all have beach hair, so Daddy says, "Guess we should go to the beach." At the beach, everyone has beach hair. There's twisty and twirly hair, flossy and glossy hair, hair that's barely there, and hair that's everywhere. The best part about a beach day is the belonging and joy that everyone feels when they let their hair run as wild and free as the sea.