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Heather Has Two Mommies- By: Leslea Newman ~This book is about a little girl named Heather who has two Mommies. Heather’s Family is described in a simple and positive manner by letting kids know that families are different.
All Families Are Special- By: Norma Simon ~After the students realize that their teacher has a family just like they do, suddenly everyone wants to share stories and ways that make their families unique.
Who’s In A Family?- By: Robert Skutch ~ A picture book that incorporates illustrations of all kinds of families by recognizing who is in each of the families. Children are able to see the similarities and differences within each family picture.
And Tango Makes Three- By: Justin Richardson ~ A true story about two male penguins that were a couple and lived in the Central Park Zoo, one day they were given an egg to raise.
Daddy, Papa, and Me- By: Leslea Newman ~Tells a story of a toddler spending time with his Daddies doing every day activities that any other family would.
Molly’s Family- By: Nancy Garden ~ Shows what it may be like in a classroom for a child who’s family is so different. Molly’s class draws pictures of their family, but when a little boy notices that Molly’s family was much different, Molly is unsure of what to draw as her family.
Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born- By: Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell ~Tells a story about a child who is curious about they came from.
Was It the Chocolate Pudding?- By: Sandra Levins ~This book captures the confusing feels divorce brings into the lives of a six-year-old boy and his little brother.
Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born- By: Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell is an excellent story to read! I'll look into the others. Thanks for the suggestions!
Heather Has Two Mommies- By: Leslea Newman
ReplyDelete~This book is about a little girl named Heather who has two Mommies. Heather’s Family is described in a simple and positive manner by letting kids know that families are different.
All Families Are Special- By: Norma Simon
~After the students realize that their teacher has a family just like they do, suddenly everyone wants to share stories and ways that make their families unique.
Who’s In A Family?- By: Robert Skutch
~ A picture book that incorporates illustrations of all kinds of families by recognizing who is in each of the families. Children are able to see the similarities and differences within each family picture.
And Tango Makes Three- By: Justin Richardson
~ A true story about two male penguins that were a couple and lived in the Central Park Zoo, one day they were given an egg to raise.
Daddy, Papa, and Me- By: Leslea Newman
~Tells a story of a toddler spending time with his Daddies doing every day activities that any other family would.
Molly’s Family- By: Nancy Garden
~ Shows what it may be like in a classroom for a child who’s family is so different. Molly’s class draws pictures of their family, but when a little boy notices that Molly’s family was much different, Molly is unsure of what to draw as her family.
Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born- By: Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell
~Tells a story about a child who is curious about they came from.
Was It the Chocolate Pudding?- By: Sandra Levins
~This book captures the confusing feels divorce brings into the lives of a six-year-old boy and his little brother.
Tell Me Again About The Night I Was Born- By: Jamie Lee Curtis & Laura Cornell is an excellent story to read! I'll look into the others. Thanks for the suggestions!
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