A is for activist
written and illustrated by Innosanto Nagara
Language: English
New York, NY : Seven Stories Press, 2013.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 9781609805395
Summary: A is for Activist is an ABC board book written and illustrated for the next generation of progressives: families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything else that activists believe in and fight for.
The alliteration, rhyming, and vibrant illustrations make the book exciting for children, while the issues it brings up resonate with their parents' values of community, equality, and justice. This engaging little book carries huge messages as it inspires hope for the future, and calls children to action while teaching them a love for books.
Available now from the author's Web site: http://www.aisforactivist.com/
Available soon from Seven Stories Press: http://catalog.sevenstories.com/products/a-if-for-activist
Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT?
by Eileen Kiernan-Johnson
illus. by Katrina Revenaugh
Language: English
Huntley Rahara Press, 2013
40 p. : col. ill.
ISBN: 9780615666556; 0615666558
Summary: Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT? is the story of a little boy's quest to be his authentic self, dressed in pink and festooned with sparkles, in a world that frowns upon boys who like "girly" things. Roland sees girls at his school dress in a rainbow of hues and is confused by the "rules" limiting what boys can choose; he doesn't understand why girls can like sports and ballet, but for boys there's just one way. Written in verse, Roland Humphrey is Wearing WHAT? playfully raises important questions about gender norms, acceptance, and friendship.
Web site: http://rolandhumphrey.com/
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Roland-Humphrey-Wearing-Eileen-Kiernan-Johnson/dp/0615666558
Be who you are!
by Jennifer Carr
illus. by Ben Ruhback
Language: English
Bloomington, IN: Authorhouse, 2010
40 p. : col.
ISBN: 9781452087252
Summary: Never before has a story like this been told. Until now gender diverse/ transgender children did not see themselves or their family stories reflected in their books. Most children's books reinforce traditional gender roles where girls wear pink and boys play with trucks; however, one has to search for the stories where children can simply be themselves, wear what they want, play with what they want and express all aspects of themselves completely. The shift is happening in homes around the world where traditional gender roles are less important. Boys are allowed to enjoy their dolls and girls are encouraged to don superhero costumes now more than ever in history. Be Who You Are! is a natural expression of this change, a perfect opportunity for the reader to peer inside the life of a child who does not identify with their birth gender. This book was designed to open the hearts and minds of all people on the subject of gender diverse children which includes transgender, gender variant, gender fluid, gender queer and any other identification outside of what is considered traditional gender roles. Despite the recent media attention where popular television programs interview transgender children and celebrities embrace their daughters who wear boy clothes, gender non-conforming behavior in kids is still vastly misunderstood. The mystery behind gender diverse behavior presents a specific dilemma for our community. At the most basic level children deserve to be able to express themselves honestly without fear, harm or judgment. Families deserve the right to protect and support their children. These assumptions are basic. However, when a child does not follow traditional gender roles these basic rights are put into question. Be Who You Are! strives to build a bridge of understanding in a world that is only starting to accept the differences among people. Recently the problem of bullying gained attention in the United States. Many young people, especially those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, commit or attempt suicide as a result of being misunderstood and bullied. Unfortunately, the statistics are alarmingly higher than the national average for transgender individuals. The popular It Gets Better series, and those like it, express a message of unity, support and ultimately - hope. As celebrities, individuals, corporations and politicians share their voices in support of LGBT awareness, new allies are made across the world. One more person learns that the differences between people isn't what separates us. Fear separates us. Be Who You Are! shares a message of authenticity, love and inclusion that extends beyond the LGBT community. It gently encourages every reader to express who they are and support others in doing the same. Be Who You Are lets readers experience Hope's gender awareness and expression as a child who knows herself to be a girl despite being born in a boy's body. Hope's family plays a critical role in the story as they come to terms with and accept Hope's decision to transition from being labeled as a boy to living as herself, a girl. Although Be Who You Are tells one child's story, it speaks to all gender non-conforming children who face difficulties at school, with friends and even family who don't understand. Hope creates a language that other children and adults can relate to when discussing her expression. By talking with the people who support her such as her therapist, her parents and other kids who feel the same way, Hope gains the courage to be true to herself every day. Be Who You Are! creates a dialogue where gender identity can be explored, understood and expressed. For families with gender diverse children, Hope's story reinforces that they are not alone. Their stories are worth telling. Their successes are worth celebrating. There is an abundant network of families and resources around the world that will listen, share and help provide every child with the freedom of expression they deserve. As an educational tool, Be Who You Are! is being used in schools, organizations, churches and caregiving facilities to raise awareness of gender diversity of all kinds. Anyone who works with or is around children needs this book. By telling this story allies are being made around the world, not only for gender diverse children, but for every person who strives to live their life authentically. Greater understanding of the differences between people can only lead to a more harmonious existence for all. Fear does not have to stand between people. Fear does not have to lead to bullying or abusive behavior. Fear does not have the power to save lives and families, but knowledge does have the power to dispel fear.
Available: http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000381681/Be-Who-You-Are.aspx
My two aunts
written and illus. by Deb Bixler
Language: English
Bloomington, IN: Authorhouse, 2007.
20 p. : col. ill.
ISBN: 9781434311160
Summary: My Two Aunts is written and illustrated from the perspective of a 5 year old. Deb originally wrote My Two Aunts as a tool for her sister to use to answer questions from Deb's nieces and nephews about Deb's lesbian relationship. Children ages 3-6 will learn family diversity in My Two Aunts.
Available: http://bookstore.authorhouse.com/Products/SKU-000233013/My-Two-Aunts.aspx
What are you playing at?
by Marie-Sabine Roger
illus. by Anne Sol
Language: English
Slough : Alanna, 2013.
40 p. : col. ill.
ISBN: 9781907825026; 1907825029
Summary: Boys don't play with dollies - that would be silly! Girls can't play football - that would be ridiculous! Boys don't play skipping - that would be absurd! But the pictures tell a different story and show that in real life men and women do a whole range of things.
Available: http://www.alannabooks.com/howtoorder.html
¡Manu, no!
by Lucía Moreno Velo
illus. by Javier Termenón Delgado
Language: Spanish and English
[Robledo de Chavela?] : Topka, ©2006.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 8493523909; 9788493523909
Summary: Manu quiere otra galleta y no le importa que sus madres le hayan dicho que no coja más.
Available: http://www.topka.es/li_fahomo.php
Manu se va a la cama
by Lucía Moreno Velo
illus. by Javier Termenón Delgado
Language: Spanish and English
[Robledo de Chavela?] : Topka, ©2006.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 8493523917; 9788493523916
Summary: Las madres de Manu dicen que es hora de irse a la cama pero él quiere seguir jugando.
Available: http://www.topka.es/li_fahomo.php
El amor de todos los colores = The many-colored love
by Lucía Moreno Velo
illus. by Javier Termenón Delgado
Language: Spanish and English
[Robledo de Chavela] : Topka, ©2007.
[28] p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
ISBN: 849352395X; 9788493523954
Summary: El amor de todos los colores nació cuando Mamá y Mami se conocieron, y Maite nació del amor de todos los colores. Ahora, el amor de todos los colores va a traer un nuevo bebé. ¿Dónde lo dejará?
Available: http://www.topka.es/li_fahomo.php
Manu pone la mesa = Manu sets the table
by Lucía Moreno Velo
illus. by Javier Termenón Delgado
Language: Spanish and English
[Robledo de Chavela] : Topka, 2006.
1 v. (unpaged) : il. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 8493523925; 9788493523923
Summary: Manu helps to set the table for a meal.
Available: http://www.topka.es/li_fahomo.php
The story of our family : a book for lesbian families with children conceived by donor insemination
by Petra Thorn and Lisa Green
illus. by Tiziana Rinaldi
Language: English
Mörfelden : FamART-Verlag, 2013.
30 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm. x 21 cm.
ISBN: 9783981141030
Summary: For many years now, lesbian women have fulfilled their wish for a child with the help of donor insemination (DI). In some countries, the number of lesbian couples creating families via donor insemination has become even larger than the number of heterosexual couples using DI. In most countries, however, there are no statistics.
In cooperation with Lisa Green, lesbian mother of three children conceived by DI, I adapted my book, The Story of Our Family so that it can be used by lesbian parents.
Since the notion of "family" traditionally refers to a unit of mother, father and child or children, lesbian parents are frequently confronted with the necessity to explain their family - how it was created and what the family structure is. To be visible as a family, lesbian parents need to be explicit about their family formation not only to their child but also to the child's social environment.
This book supports parents in explaining conception via DI and their family formation to their children. The target age of the book is ages three to six years old, as this is the age when children in lesbian-headed families begin to become interested in their origins and begin to be confronted with questions from others. In simple terms, this book explains the parents’ wish for a child and his or her conception via DI. On two pages, at the beginning and at the end of the book, a photo of your family and your child, respectively, can be inserted so that this book becomes the story of your child's family. In addition, this book explains conception via medically assisted DI as well as self-insemination. For this, pages 7 and 8 are duplicated - one for each method. The pages not applicable to your child's conception can be cut out (please place cardboard underneath the page and cut with sufficient distance to the seam of the book so that all other pages remain intact).
Lesbian families are not only different in terms of the way they have been created, they also differ in terms of the terminology used for the two mothers. In this book, we have chosen the words “Mommy” for the birthmother and "Mamma" for the social mother as, in our experience, these are the most widely used terms. If you use different words, feel free to replace our terminology with yours. This book is also helpful in explaining lesbian family formation to your child's social
environment and in discussing alternative conception in schools. The content focuses on
the love between the parents, their desire to have a child and their joy over the child's birth.
These are all aspects that are helpful for a heteronormative environment to understand
that families are united by love even if their structure, i.e. two moms, two dads or a mom
and a dad, differ. The language, which is targeted at a young audience, is also helpful in
overcoming the stigma of discussing alternative forms of conception with older children and
adults, while answering the question of male involvement in conception in the absence of
social fatherhood.
Our book ends with my personal story (Lisa Green) in which I colorfully describe my
experience with explaining our family formation to our children. At the time of this writing, my
children are aged 17, 13 and 11 years.
We would like to thank all couples and families, who have given us valuable feedback so
that this book could be written.
Available: http://www.famart.de/index.php?id=27
Ein Weltwunder (Ma-Ma)
by Mireille van Seggelen
illus. by Anouk Braakhuis; et al
Language: German
Budel [Netherlands] : MVS Creations, 2013.
34 p. : col. ill. ; 15x21 cm.
ISBN: 9789081114950
Available: http://www.mvscreations.nl/ein-weltwunder.html
Minhas mães e eu: a história Regina e Vanessa
by Helena Prado Lopes
illus. by Alessandra Tozi
Language: Portuguese
16 p. : col. ill.
Aitor tiene dos mamás
by José Mendieta
illus. by Mabel Piérola
Language: Spanish
Barcelona : Ediciones Bellaterra, 2006.
36 p. : col. ill. ; 33 cm.
ISBN: 8472903095; 9788472903098
Summary: Aitor is a victim of school violence because his family is different than others.
Available: http://www.amazon.es/Aitor-tiene-mamas-Maria-Mendieta/dp/8472903095
Arwen en haar papa's
written and illus. by Jarko De Witte van Leeuwen
Language: Dutch
[Dordrecht : De Witte van Leeuwen], 2009.
[56] p. : ill., portr. ; 22x29 cm.
ISBN: 9789081485418; 9081485415
Summary: Arwen (ik-figuur) is een gekleurd meisje dat is geadopteerd door haar twee papa's. Ze vertelt hoe ze bij hen is terechtgekomen en hoe ze nu samen een gelukkig gezin vormen. Oblong prentenboek met eenvoudige gekleurde illustraties. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.
Available: http://www.hephaestion.be/index.php?action=article&aid=552&lang=NL
Ik vind jou lief : een informatief prentenboek
by Sanderijn van der Doef; Marian Latour; Nanny Brinkman
Language: Dutch
Amsterdam : Ploegsma, 2012.
32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9789021670720; 9021670720
Summary: Waar komen baby's vandaan? Wat is het verschil tussen jongens en meisjes? Waarom hebben sommige kinderen twee papa's? Prentvertelling met kleurenillustraties over verliefdheid, geboorte en seksuele gevoelens. Voorlezen vanaf ca. 4 t/m 7 jaar.
Available: http://www.bruna.nl/boeken/ik-vind-jou-lief-9789021670720
Pippa zoekt een pappa
by Linda Amendt
illus. by Jan Lieffering
Language: Dutch
Son en Breugel : 2mama's, 2012.
[30] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9789081900904; 9081900900
Summary: Pippa heeft geen pappa maar twee lieve mamma's. Ze heeft helemaal geen vader nodig. Maar soms droomt ze toch van een stoere pappa en op een dag gaat ze er een zoeken. Prentenboek met paginagrote kleurenillustraties. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.
Available: http://www.2mamas.nl/4/shop
Bij mij thuis : ieder gezin is anders, hoe is het bij jou?
by Sara Kroos
illus. by Bianca Bloemen
Language: Dutch
Amsterdam [etc.] : Veen, cop. 2008.
[39] p. : ill., portr. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9789020408782; 902040878X
Summary: Kennismaking met veertien kinderen, die in een versje vertellen hoe hun situatie thuis is. Zij hebben niet 'gewoon' een papa, mama, broertje of zusje, maar zijn bijvoorbeeld enig kind of hebben twee vaders. Met kleurentekeningen. Vanaf ca. 4 tot 8 jaar.
Available: http://www.daannijman.nl/boeken/bij-mij-thuis/?qs=26&id=541&p=3&pglv=03&pglb=Kinderboeken_&ean=9789020408782&berichtCode=21
Mijn twee vaders!
by Heidi Smits
illus. by Tineke Meirink
Language: Dutch
Den Bosch : Malmberg, [1998]
33 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
ISBN: 902085559X; 9789020855593
Summary: Luuk woont na de scheiding van zijn ouders bij zijn moeder. Alleen op maandag slaapt Luuk bij zijn vader. Eigentijds verhaal waarin de (emotionele) ervaringen van een kind na een echtscheiding centraal staan. Acceptatie van de nieuwe vriend van moeder komt ook aan de orde. Alles verloopt in een harmonieuze sfeer. Prima onderdeel van een serie, die opgezet is als leesoefenstof bij het aanvankelijk lezen. Dit deeltje heeft een groen omslag met een gekleurde, omkaderde afbeelding van een jongen met twee 'vaders' en sleutels op de achtergrond. Verzorgde uitgave, gedrukt in een duidelijk lettertype op geel papier. Elke bladzijde is voorzien van een passende, blauw omlijnde illustratie.
Available: http://www.mijnleestip.nl/isbn/9789020855593
De mama's van Sterre
by Gea van Beuningen
illus. by Tinne Van den Bossche
Language: Dutch
Antwerpen : 't Verschil ; Antwerpen : Het Roze Huis, 2011.
[38] p. : tek. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9789490952037; 9490952036
Summary: Sterre bloost als juf in de klas vraagt welk beroep haar moeder heeft. Sterre heeft immers twee moeders! Samen met de juf bedenken de kinderen allemaal dingen die gek zijn, of anders. Prentenboek met paginagrote kleurenillustraties. Vanaf ca. 4 jaar.
Available: http://www.standaardboekhandel.be/seo/nl/boeken/boeken_kinderenjeugdboeken_0tot6jaar/9789490952037/Gea+Van+Beuningen/De+mama's+van+Sterre%7D
Ik heb twee moeders
by Marja Vos
illus. by Wanda van Buren
Language: Dutch
Soest : Boekscout.nl, cop. 2009.
38 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
ISBN: 9789088349416; 908834941X
Summary: Maartje Wolf heeft niet zoals de meeste kinderen uit groep 6 een vader en moeder, maar ze heeft twee móéders. Zij is daar helemaal aan gewend, maar voor sommige mensen is dat nogal vreemd. Maartje heeft veel aan haar hoofd, want ze moet dit jaar een spreekbeurt houden. Ook staat haar iets spannends te gebeuren. De mama’s hebben namelijk iets belangrijks te vertellen.
Available: http://www.boekscout.nl/shop/ViewProduct.aspx?bookId=853
Vaderdag met twee mama's
by Karin Wijnhoven
illus. by Bart Heymans
Language: Dutch
[Heerhugowaard] : GigaBoek, cop. 2010.
1 online resource (16 p. :)
ISBN: 9789085482604; 9085482607
Summary: Coco is een heel gewoon meisje van vier jaar oud. Samen met haar mama's woont ze in een leuk dorpje. Dit (voorlees)boekje is bedoeld voor kinderen van 4 tot 8 jaar. Inspiratie kreeg schrijfster Karin Wijnhoven van haar dochter Finne die binnenkort naar school gaat en dan moet uitleggen dat zij geen vader en moeder heeft maar twee mama's. Het boekje leent zich ook voor andere gezinssituaties waarbij de papa ontbreekt.
Available: http://www.ivfboeken.nl/nl/product/vaderdag-met-twee-mammas----karin-wijnhoven/
Something else
by Kathryn Cave
illus. by Chris Riddell
Language: English
London : Puffin, 2011.
[24] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9780141338675; 0141338679
Summary: There is a small creature who does his best to join in with the others. But he's different. No matter how he tries, he just doesn't belong. Then Something turns up and wants to be friends. But Something Else isn't sure he's like him at all...
Available: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Something-Else-Kathryn-Cave/dp/0141338679/ref=pd_sim_b_19
Picnic in the park
by Joe Griffiths; Tony Pilgrim; Lucy Pearce; British Association for Adoption & Fostering.
Language: English
London : BAAF, 2007.
p. cm.
ISBN: 9781905664085; 1905664087
Summary: "Picnic in the Park" is a fully illustrated book for children which tells the story of Jason's birthday picnic and his guests. In so doing, it introduces children to a range of family structures, including two- and one-parent families; adoptive and foster families; gay and lesbian families; and step-families. It also shows a diverse range of adults and children. Using the device of a birthday picnic in the park, each page shows a new set of guests coming to the party; children can draw their own and friends' families on the pages at the back. Vividly illustrated, this book will provide family placement workers with an invaluable tool for introducing children to contemporary family structures in their preparation work with children prior to placement. Indeed, given the scope of the contents, this book could be used with any child in any setting to introduce them to modern-day family structures.
Available: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Picnic-Park-Joe-Griffiths/dp/1905664087/ref=pd_sim_b_9
Philomène m'aime
written and illus. by Jean-Christophe Mazurie
Language: French
Grenoble : Glénat, impr. 2011.
1 vol. (non paginé [32] p.) : ill. en coul., couv. ill. en coul. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9782723480949; 2723480941
Summary: Tout le monde aime Philomène, mais elle… qui aime-t-elle ? Quand Philomène se balade à vélo, tous les garçons qu’elle croise sont inéluctablement à côté de la plaque ! Les frères Lasserre, pourtant des bagarreurs de première, décrètent une trêve, Prosper Laguigne oublie son bombardon et toute l’équipe de foot se désintéresse du ballon ! Mais le coeur de Philomène, lui, ne bat pour aucun garçon… Il bat pour… pour qui ? Voici une petite histoire pleine de charme, pour montrer qu’on a le droit d’aimer qui on veut !
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Philom%C3%A8ne-maime-Jean-Christophe-Mazurie/dp/2723480941/ref=pd_sim_b_7
Ein schräger Vogel
written and illus. by Helga Bansch
Language: German
Weinheim Basel : Beltz & Gelberg 2007.
[26] S. überw. Ill. 28 cm.
ISBN: 9783407793560; 3407793561
Summary: Robert ist anders als alle anderen Raben. Und das ist auch gut so. Manchmal dauert es nur eine Weile, bis man das erkennt und trotzdem glücklich wird. Eine parabelhafte Geschichte zum Thema Anderssein. Die Bilder von Helga Bansch zeigen aufs Schönste, wie wichtig es, dass nicht alle Raben schwarz sind! Robert ist eigentlich ein ausgesprochen fröhlicher Rabe. Doch wenn er singt, halten sich alle die Ohren zu, seine Witze findet niemand lustig und über seine bunten Kleider mokieren sich alle. Mit anderen Worten: Robert ist ein ziemlich schräger Vogel. Eines Tages hält er es nicht mehr aus und fliegt davon. Und weit weg von zu Hause tanzt, singt und erzählt er, wie ihm der Schnabel gewachsen ist.
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Ein-schr%C3%A4ger-Vogel-Helga-Bansch/dp/3407793561/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358785852&sr=1-1
Der Rabe, der anders war
by Edith Schreiber-Wicke
illus. by Carola Holland
Language: German
Stuttgart [u.a.] : Thienemann, 1994.
[27] S. : überw. ill. (farb.) ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 3522431588; 9783522431583
Summary: Mitten im Schwarm der rabenschwarzen Raben sitzt einer mit schillerndem, knallbunten Gefieder. Natürlich wird er mit Mißtrauen betrachtet und muß die absurdesten Verdächtigungen über sich ergehen lassen. Schließlich bleibt ihm nichts anderes übrig, als die Flucht zu ergreifen. (Ab 4 Jahre.)
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Rabe-anders-war-Carola-Holland/dp/3522431588/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358785457&sr=1-1
Jo im roten Kleid
written and illus. by Jens Thiele
Language: German
Wuppertal : P. Hammer, ©2004.
25 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 31 cm.
ISBN: 3872949497; 9783872949493
Summary: Ein Junge in einem Kleid? Rot und mit einem tiefen Ausschnitt? "Jo im roten Kleid" ist die Geschichte eines coming out, die Geschichte eines neuen Helden, der viel Mut aufbringen muss, um er selbst zu sein. Jens Thiele hat Jo mit Scherenschnitten und Collagen in eine Welt gesetzt, die ihn wütend verfolgt, ihm aber auch mit liebevoller Bewunderung begegnet. Am Ende geht der Junge gestärkt aus dem Konflikt hervor.
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Jo-roten-Kleid-Jens-Thiele/dp/3872949497/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358785079&sr=1-1
Von Mimi zu Mama und wieder zurück
by Viola Rohner
illus. by Paula Gerritsen
Language: German
Zürich, Switzerland : Atlantis, 2009.
[24] S. überw. Ill. 28 cm.
ISBN: 9783715205830; 3715205830
Summary: Natürlich hat Jan nur einmal Geburtstag. Aber weil er zwei Mütter hat, wird er zwei Mal gefeiert; einmal von Mimi, einmal von Mama. Jan wohnt bei Mimi, wenn es Mama nicht gut geht. An seinem Geburtstag aber kann er bei Mama sein und endlich wieder mit ihrem Hund Bruno herumtollen. Er vermisst Bruno, wann immer er bei Mimi wohnt. Der Stoffhund, den Mimi ihm geschenkt hat, ist eben doch etwas anderes. Am liebsten hätte er den echten Bruno ständig bei sich. Ob Pflegefamilie oder Patchworkfamilie - das Bilderbuch erzählt, was ein Kind erlebt, das an zwei Orten zu Hause ist. Viola Rohner hat, sensibel für die komplexen Gefühlslagen, eine eingängige Geschichte entwickelt, und Paula Gerritsens Bilder konzentrieren sich auf die wesentlichen Momente. Das Bilderbuch und die Begleitmaterialien entstanden in Zusammenarbeit mit der Pflegekinder-Aktion Zürich, mit Informationen und Adressen auch für Deutschland und Österreich.
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Von-Mimi-Mama-wieder-zur%C3%BCck/dp/3715205830/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358778488&sr=1-1
Alles Familie! vom Kind der neuen Freundin, vom Bruder von Papas früherer Frau und anderen Verwandten
by Alexandra Maxeiner
illus. by Anke Kuhl
Language: German
Leipzig : Klett Kinderbuch 2010.
[ca. 32] S. zahlr. Ill. 27 cm.
ISBN: 9783941411296; 3941411292
Summary: Jeder kennt die sogenannte Bilderbuchfamilie, bestehend aus Mama, Papa und Kind(ern). Daneben gibt es aber auch viele weitere Formen des Familienlebens. Sie alle sind hier versammelt: Alleinerziehende, Patchworkfamilien in ihren verschiedenen Mixturen, Regenbogen- und Adoptivfamilien. Unterhaltsam und mit viel Humor geht es außerdem um Bluts- und Wahlverwandtschaften, um Einzelkinderglück, Geschwisterstreit und die Möglichkeit, die gleiche Nase wie Opa abzukriegen.
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Alles-Familie-Freundin-fr%C3%BCherer-Verwandten/dp/3941411292/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358777292&sr=1-1
Pauls Glück
written and illus. by Matze Doebele
Language: German
Berlin : Jacoby & Stuart 2011.
[32] S. zahlr. Ill. 21 cm.
ISBN: 9783941787292; 3941787292
Summary: Der kleine Rabe Paul lebt mit seinen Eltern und seinen Geschwistern hoch oben auf einem Schornstein am Rande der Stadt. Und eigentlich könnte er dort glücklich sein, wenn da nicht das Problem mit seinen Flügeln wäre. Die sind so kurz geraten, dass sie nicht zum Fliegen taugen. Und während Pauls Geschwister fröhlich durch die Lüfte flattern, sitzt Paul traurig im Nest und wird von den anderen als Pinguin verspottet. Da beschließt er, mit dem Einverständnis seiner Eltern, sein Schicksal selbst in die Hand zu nehmen und diese Pinguine zu suchen, die ihm so ähnlich sein sollen. Allerdings weiß er weder, wo Pinguine wohnen, noch wie sie aussehen. Zum Glück ist da der große Kater, der dem kleinen Raben zum Freund wird und ihm den Weg zu den Pinguinen zeigt... Matze Doebele hat die Geschichte von Pauls Reise mit kunstvollen und sehr atmosphärischen Bildern illustriert.
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Pauls-Gl%C3%BCck-Matze-Doebele/dp/3941787292/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358776743&sr=1-1
Eberhard, die ,schwule Sau'
by Gabriele Kreuzsaler
illus. by Màrio Jorge da Cunha Machado
Language: German
Koblenz Taormina-Verl. 1998.
32 S überw. Ill
ISBN: 3932657071; 9783932657078
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Eberhard-die-schwule-Gabriele-Kreuzsaler/dp/3932657071/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_2_9FAN
Komm, ich zeig dir meine Eltern
by Michael Link
illus. by Sabine Schöneich
Language: German
Hamburg : Ed. Riesenrad, 2002.
[12] Bl : überw. Ill ; 23 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 3935746229; 9783935746229
Summary: Eletern, Kind, zwei Omas und drei Hunde. Eine ganz normale Familie. Das Zimmer vom kleinen Daniel ist mit Kuscheltieren vollgestopft, er spielt gern im Sandkasten und geht freitags in den Musikkindergarten. Aber doch irgendwie anders . . .
Daniels Elterns sind Papa und Micha. Und das sind Patrick Lindner und Michael Link. Das homosexuelle Paar hat den kleinen Daniel aus St. Petersburg adoptiert. Mit "Komm, ich zeig dir meine Eltern" schildern sie eindrucksvoll, dass ihre Liebe zu Daniel keine Frage von Blutsverwandtschaft ist - sondern eben ganz normal.
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Komm-ich-zeig-meine-Eltern/dp/3935746229/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_11
Goodnight just the same
by April Claxton
illus. by Diane Koziol Krueger
Language: English
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. : The Movement Within, ©2011.
20 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781456471620 ; 1456471627
Summary: This book teaches that every family structure is 'normal.' We have step-mommies and step-daddies. We have no mommies and no daddies. We also have two mommies and two daddies. Some of us only have one mommy, daddy, or grandparent to raise us. No matter what the structure of your family is, it is important to note that a family is a family as long as it comes from love.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Just-Same-April-Claxton/dp/1456471627/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358619241&sr=8-1&keywords=9781456471620
Twins loved by two : for twins with two mums
written and illustrated by Michelle Jacqueline Forte
Language: English
South Australia. : EyeDropper Designs, 2011.
[29] p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9780987264961; 0987264966
Summary: "A special story and activity book for twins with two mums."
Available: http://www.eyedropperdesigns.com.au/html/books.html
Meus dois pais
by Walcyr Carrasco
illus. by Laurent Cardon
Language: Portuguese
São Paulo : Editora Ática, 2010.
40 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9788508128150; 8508128150
Summary: Os pais de Naldo se separam, e ele fica morando com a mãe. Depois de um tempo, seu pai passa a dividir o apartamento com Celso, um amigo que cozinha muito bem. A mãe do menino recebe uma proposta de promoção, mas precisa mudar de cidade e não quer que o menino troque de escola no meio do ano. Naldo não consegue entender muito bem por que a mãe e a avó não querem que ele fique morando com o pai. O garoto acaba indo morar com o pai e Celso, e começa a notar conversas estranhas por parte dos colegas, da avó e da mãe. Finalmente, um colega conta para ele que está proibido de ir à sua casa porque o pai de Naldo é gay. O menino fica revoltado, principalmente com Celso, e acaba indo morar com a avó. A reconciliação acontece no aniversário de Naldo: sua mãe convidou o pai e Celso para festa, e Celso é quem prepara o bolo de aniversário. O menino entende que as pessoas podem ser diferentes e o mais importante é ter uma família que o ama.
Summary: Naldo lives with his father and his partner.
Available: http://www.skoob.com.br/livro/146193-meus-dois-pais
The new Goldilocks and the three bears: Papa Bear, Daddy Bear, and Baby Bear
written and illustrated by Beth McMurray
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
28 p.
ISBN: 9781479389278; 1479389277
Summary: The New Goldilocks and The Three Bears helps celebrate the diversity of loving families. This version follows Papa Bear, Daddy Bear, and Baby Bear as they encounter the timeless character of Goldilocks.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/New-Goldilocks-Three-Bears-Daddy/dp/1479389277/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358597511&sr=1-2
The child in the fathers' hearts : a story of adoption
by Paul Janson
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2012.
24 p.
ISBN: 9781257937769
Summary: A picture book designed to be read to adopted children of gay parents. The child is adopted by two fathers. The opening comments are about my own philosophy of children, that all children begin in the heart of their parents however they come to be a part of a family.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/the-child-in-the-fathers-hearts/paperback/product-20060849.html
When I'm big
by Kip Beech
illustrated by Stephanie Fizer
Language: English
Lulu, 2010
32 pp.
ISBN: 9780557584000
Summary: Kelsey made a list of all the things she wants to be "when she is big." Adorable illustrations show her in action: from a doctor, rock star and pilot, to a zoologist, and the President. Her two dads tell her she can be anything she can dream up "when she is big."
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/kip-beech/when-im-big/paperback/product-12106202.html
Your Mommies Love You!: A Rhyming Picture Book for Children of Lesbian Parents
by P. Pennington
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012.
24 p.
ISBN: 9781478182801; 1478182806
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Your-Mommies-Love-You-Children/dp/1478182806/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358596143&sr=1-1&keywords=your+mommies+love+you
Théo a deux mamans
by Christine Renaudin
illus. by Julie Stein
Language: French
Publication: Pas comme toi, et alors !,.
Nancy : le Verger des Hespérides, DL 2012.
1 vol. (20 p.) : ill., couv. ill. en coul. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9782917642535; 291764253X
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Th%C3%A9o-deux-mamans-Christine-Renaudin/dp/291764253X/ref=sr_1_12?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358594852&sr=1-12
A little miracle
by Mireille van Seggelen
illus. by Anouk Braakhuis
Language: English
Budel [Netherlands] : MVS Creations, 2010.
30 p. : ill. ; 15x21 cm.
ISBN: 9789081114950; 9081114956
Summary: This book is especially for all the little miracles in the world with one or two mums.
Available: http://www.mvscreations.nl/a-little-miracle/book-di-mum-mum.html
Les deux mamans de Petirou : Expliquer l'adoption aux tout-petits
by Jean de Monléon
illus. by Rebecca Dautremer
Language: French
Paris : Gautier-Languereau, 2001.
N. p.
ISBN: 2013909063; 9782013909068
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Deux-Mamans-Petirou-Jean-Monl%C3%A9on/dp/2013909063/ref=pd_sim_b_11
La princesse qui n'aimait pas les princes
by Alice Brière-Haquet
illus. by Lionel Larchevêque
Language: French
Arles : Actes Sud junior, impr. 2010.
1 vol. (38 p.) : ill. en coul., couv. ill. en coul. ; 18 cm.
ISBN: 9782742789450; 2742789456
Summary: Les princes de la Terre entière défilèrent un à un pour demander la main de la princesse. Aucun d'entre eux ne lui plaisait jusqu'à ce qu'une jolie fée apparaisse...
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/princesse-qui-naimait-pas-princes/dp/2742789456/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_4_5116
Cristelle et Crioline
by Muriel Douru
Language: French
Paris : KTM éd., cop. 2011.
1 vol. (non paginé [30] p.) : ill. en coul., couv. ill. en coul. ; 18 x 21 cm.
ISBN: 9782913066502; 291306650X
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Cristelle-Crioline-Muriel-Douru/dp/291306650X/ref=pd_sim_b_2
Cookies and cake & the families we make
by Jennifer L. Egan
illus. by Robin K. Gulak
Language: English
Englewood, NJ: Laredo Publishing, 2011
24 pp.
ISBN: 1564923835; 9781564923837
Summary: Cookies and Cake & The Families We Make is a children's book about exposure and acceptance of the diverse families that are part of our society: single parents, multicultural parents, two moms, two dads, one of each or even an unrelated guardian. Those families, who may at first seem different are quite similar, because what really matters is the love and care they give to their children. The author uses the metaphor of the different cakes and cookies we can bake to help young readers respect, accept and welcome diversity.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Cookies-Cake-The-Families-Make/dp/1564923835/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344741394&sr=8-1&keywords=Cookies+%26+Cake+and+The+Families+we+Make
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