El niño en los corazones de los madres
written by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2012
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781105634765
Summary: A Spanish language translation of "The Child In the Mother's Hearts, a story of adoption for gay and lesbian couples to read to their children or for anyone to read with their children to help explain adoption and alternative families.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/el-nino-en-los-corazones-de-las-madres/paperback/product-20060860.html
El niño en los corazones de los padres
by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: Spanish
Lulu, 2012.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781105634758
Summary: A Spanish language translation of "The Child In the Father's Hearts, a story of adoption for gay and lesbian couples to read to their children or for anyone to read with their children to help explain adoption and alternative families.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/el-nino-en-los-corazones-de-los-padres/paperback/product-20060865.html
The child in the fathers' hearts
by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2012
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm
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
The child in the mamas' hearts: a story of assisted reproductive technology births for families with two mothers
by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2013
20 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781304640314
Summary: A children's picture book to explain Assisted Reproductive Technology in a loving and understandable way for families with two mothers.
My annotation: Two women love each other very much but feel something is missing in their house and in their lives - a child, yet both women feel that there is a child somewhere, it just resides in their hearts. They look everywhere for that child, but cannot find it. Eventually they see a doctor to help them have a child of their own and the doctor calls on others to help. With all the help they receive, one of the women becomes pregnant and they are very happy. When the baby finally arrives, both women know that this was the child that resided in their hearts all along. This is a touching story about the love one can have for a child that does not yet exist. The book does not indicate exactly what the “help” is that the doctor provided - whether it was sperm donation or egg donation or embryo donation or IVF, but one of the women does become pregnant and several people are depicted as doctors who were the helpers. No donors are depicted. This book is a starting off point for lesbian couples to explain to their child that a third party was necessary for them to come into the world. Full color, cartoon-like drawings depict a multi-racial family. Recommended for children ages 3-5.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/the-child-in-the-mamas-hearts/paperback/product-21310684.html
Child in the Mothers' Hearts
written by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2013.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781257937745
Summary: The book is a picture book intended to be read to children adopted by lesbian couples. It is the story of the adoption process in its simplest terms: that all children begin in the hearts of their patents.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/the-child-in-the-mothers-hearts/paperback/product-20060844.html
Mis madres e yo : la historia de Regina y Vanesa
written by Helena Prado Lopes
illus. by Alessandra Tozi
Language: Spanish
[Santa Cecilia, SP] : Helena Prado Lopes, 2013.
16 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 97885XXXXXXXX
Summary: Esta es la historia de Vanesa y Regina que, con determinación y mucho amor, construyeron una familia diferente. En este libro, los niños podrán entender como lleagaron al nuestro mundo. Podrán también comprender como el amor entre dos mujeres y la voluntad de algunos hombres de quere ayudar a las mujeres que quieren tener hijo - y no tienen un compañero - ha proporcionado el nacimiento de un niño.
Available directly from the author: helenaprado@globo.com
Minhas mães e eu: a história Regina e Vanessa
by Helena Prado Lopes
illus. by Alessandra Tozi
Language: Portuguese
[Santa Cecilia, SP] : Helena Prado Lopes, 2013.
16 p. : col. ill. ; 20 x 20 cm.
ISBN: 97885XXXXXXXX
Summary: Esta é a história de Vanessa e Regina que, com determinação e muits amor, construíram uma familia diferente. Neste livro, as crianças poderão entender como chegaram ao nosso mundo. Poderão, também, compreender como o amor entre duas mulheres e a vontade de alguns homens de querer ajudar as mulheres que querem ter filho - e não têm um companheiro - proporcionou o nascimento de uma criança.
Available directly from the author: helenaprado@globo.com
Adopting Ahava
written by Jennifer Byrne
illus. by Oana Vaida
Language: English
Sicklerville, N.J. : Dodi Press, 2013.
40 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780985106737
Summary: Jonathan didn't think anything could beat the excitement of being adopted by his two Jewish mamas, but his eighth birthday comes close. His mamas take him to a dog shelter to adopt a puppy of his own! After looking at all the cute, squirming tail-waggers, Jonathan shows readers that all kinds of people - and pets - create happy, loving families.
Available: http://myfamilyproducts.net/en/picture-books/74-adopting-ahava.html
When Leonard lost his spots : a trans parent tail
by Monique Costa
illus. by Marina Shupik
Language: English
Sicklerville, NJ : Dodi Press, 2012.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 23 cm.
ISBN: 9780985106713 0985106719
Summary: What happens when a beautiful lioness discovers she was born into the body of a male leopard? The family is shocked, the transition begins, and an amazing story unfolds. Narrated by a young cub, 'When Leonard lost his spots' is a sensitively crafted story that exemplifies how open communication can pave the way to adceptance in an ever-changing world. Join Leonard, Leona and Cub on this unique journey.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/When-Leonard-Lost-His-Spots/dp/0985106719
Stella brings the family : a tale of two dads on Mother's Day
by Miriam B. Schiffer
illus. by Holly Clifton-Brown
Language: English
San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, [2015].
p. cm.
ISBN: 9781452111902 ; 1452111901
Summary: Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Stella-Brings-Family-Miriam-Schiffer/dp/1452111901
Gay l-u-v
by Donna Frantz
illus. by Gabriel Evans
Language: English
Nannup, W.A. : MBS Press (Mind Body Spirit), 2013.
p. cm
ISBN: 9781921883385; 1921883383
Summary: The last time Gil played Truth or Dare with his friends, Gil was dared to eat something gross - a strawberry covered with mustard. In Silly Gilly Gil-Gay L-U-V, Jamal draws a truth card in which he has to share something about himself that his friends do not know. That's how Gil, Poncho, and Grace find out Jamal’s parents are two moms, instead of a mom and a dad. While Gil is not old enough to understand grown up relationships, he can easily accept that loving families do not always look the same.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Silly-Gilly-Gil-Gay-L-U-V/dp/1921883383/
Available: http://www.mbspress.com/silly-gilly-gil-series-gay-l-u-v/
My two uncles & me
written by Jeff Rivera
illus. by Tariq Saeed
Language: English
Jeff Rivera, 2013.
Summary: Having two uncles is so much fun and two uncles are definitely better than one! Together, they’ll teach you all about studying, baking and football. My Two Uncles will take you on a journey of twice the compassion, twice the understanding and twice the love.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZZ5SY8/ref=oh_d__o02_details_o02__i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Some people have two dads
by Luca Panzini and Fabri Kramer
illus. by Luca Panzini
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
36 p. : col. ill.; 16 x 21 cm.
ISBN: 1478383658; 9781478383659
Summary: Our society is changing. An increasing number of gay couples are having children through adoption and surrogacy. At some point you should explain to your child about same-gender parents. I have written this book as an educational tool to help people understand that families come in a variety of different combinations. If you can, please buy two books - one for your child and one to give away as a present or donation to a school or library - so that, together, we can educate parents, children and the community and make the world a better place.
Available: http://www.somefamilies.net/
Some people have two mums
by Fabri Kramer and Luca Panzini
illus. by Luca Panzini
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013
36 p. : col. ill. ; 16 x 21 cm.
ISBN: 1484097122; 9781484097120
Summary: This second book from the Some Families series is about Milo, a happy little boy with two mums. We follow him through his bedtime routine and learn how his mothers were helped by a donor to bring Milo into their lives. An increasing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) couples are having children through surrogacy, co-parenting, donor and adoption. The Some Families books have been written to show that families come in many different combinations. Every child deserves a book that reflects their lives. Some people have two Mums also aims to help children from all backgrounds understand more about families with same-gender parents.
My annotation: Milo is a “much loved” little boy who loves to battle giant octopuses at bathtime and imagine being the hero in a land filled with dragons and pirates at bedtime. His other favorite thing is to hear his favorite bedtime story, the one about how he was born. It all began when his two mums met and fell in love and wanted to start a family of their own. They explain however that two mums cannot have babies on their own so they had to visit a doctor and were introduced to a “very nice man” who wanted to help them. Although the term “sperm donor” is not used, children are introduced to the concept that a third party was involved in their conception. The book uses Britishisms like “mummy” and “cheeky” but assuming that it is a parent reading the story to their child, this can easily be changed to “mommy” when reading aloud. The book also introduces the concept that children can grow up in all sorts of families and that not all little boys have two mothers. Well-drawn color illustrations depict a very happy and content little boy and two parents who absolutely adore him. It is recommended for children ages 3-5.
Available: http://www.somefamilies.net/some-people-have-two-mums/
The Lost Treasures For the Orphans
written by by Carol Blazer
illus. by Tyler Hollis
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1470019027; 9781470019020
Summary: This adventure is about Mason, his two dads and his grandma. The story begins with a young boy realizing how much he has. Through a reporter the family learns about a local orphanage. These children neither have parents, grandparents, toys or clothing of their own. Mason has an idea !!!!!! He wants to share what he has with the orphans. Through this experience he learns the gift of giving. In the end Mason enjoys meeting and playing with his new friends. This great idea has made him and his family so proud.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/3788828
Making my family
written by by Naomi Stern
illus. by Dan Stern
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1479261920; 9781479261925
Summary: A much awaited read-it-to-me book about a child adopted by two Dads. What makes a family? Lots of love, no matter what the mix!
Available: https://www.createspace.com/3978816
I am special
written and illustrated by Rachel S. Huey
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1480127922; 9781480127920
Summary: "I Am Special" shows your child how special they are to have two dads.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4029959
Goodnight for family
written and illus. by David F. Escobedo
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1481247158; 9781481247153
Summary: I wrote these bedtime stories to two people. My uncle who passed away in November 2012, of ocular cancer. His creativity was intense and addictive. He taught me that artists are compulsive and create like an addiction. The second person is my little niece. She was adopted by my brother and his husband. She is a little gob of joy. Between the two I stop becoming a nephew and start becoming an uncle.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4096098
My Papa and My Dad
written and illus. by David Escobedo
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1484152700; 9781484152706
Summary: An adopted daughter muses on her origins and her relationship with her gay dads.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4250720
Cubby and the Bears - Free as the Wind!
written by Hal Lanse
illustrated by Pamela Catapano
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
46 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 149422903X; 9781494229030
Summary: Cubby never has to be afraid when his two dads are around. On a summer trip, Papa Bear and Daddy Bear help Cubby face one of his biggest fears. With loving guidance and two pairs of big arms to wrap him up and protect him, a frightening experience turns into a happy adventure for Cubby.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4534876
Your Daddies Love You!
written and illus. by P. Pennington
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1478164034; 9781478164036
Summary: Using simple rhymes and colorful illustrations, babies and toddlers aren't the only ones who will enjoy this Read Together book! With emphasis placed on the nouns, your child can make the valuable connection between the word and the animal.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/3924514
Families Are Like Ice Cream Flavors
written and illus. by Erin L. George
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1481985590; 9781481985598
Summary: Families Are Like Ice Cream Flavors is a children's book about the different ways families come. Ice cream flavors taste different but all taste great. Tommy has two dads. Billy has two moms. In the end, all families share one thing in common - love! This book is perfect for small children in non traditional families or to help encourage children to be open minded about modern family arrangements.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4132800
Queen Scruffy Krissie
written and illus. by Anne Logvinoff Mouilleron
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
32 p. : col. ill. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 1480054275; 9781480054271
Summary: Girlish dream is usually to become a princess. "Scruffy" Krissie wishes to become a prince, and fight dragons. Those dragons, we generally have to fight, are named Intolerance and Narrowmind.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4018053
Punkpapporna
by Liz Wennberg
illus. by Andrea Femerstrand
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Vombat, 2010.
82 s. : ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9789186589035; 9186589032
Summary: Cornelia och hennes pappor har flyttat ända ifrån London. När de kommer till hennes nya klass för att presentera sig sprider sig oron.
Cornelias pappor är PUNKARE. Men vad är en punkare?
Cornelias klasskamrater Martin, Vera och Siv blir jättenyfikna. En förälder säger att punkare sover på dagarna och lever om på nätterna. Vera och hennes vänner måste helt enkelt ta reda på hur det ligger till, men inget är som det ser ut... Det är mycket häftigare.
Vem kan älska Ella?
by Anette Skåhlberg
illus. by Katarina Dahlquist
Language: Swedish
Uppsala : Sagolikt, 2009.
38 s. : ill. ; 30 cm.
ISBN: 9789197668149; 9197668141
Summary: Elvira är gammal och bor på gatorna. När hon hittar babyn Ella i en korg med skylten ”Vem kan älska Ella?” bestämmer hon sig för att ta hand om henne. Men när Ella är sex år gammal orkar inte längre Elviras kropp att leva. Ella måste hitta en ny familj, någon ny som kan älska henne. Så en dag hittar hon Anton och Adam. De verkar så lyckliga. Ella flyttar i hemlighet in i deras stora klädkammare, tills en dag…
Prinsessan Kristalla
by Anette Skåhlberg
illus. by Katarina Dahlquist
Language: Swedish
Uppsala : Sagolikt, 2008.
44 s. : ill. ; 31 cm.
ISBN: 9789163330070; 9163330075
Summary: När prinsessan Kristalla vägrar gifta sig spärras hon in i ett högt torn för att välja en av alla prinsarna. Men Kristalla rymmer och träffar sin stora kärlek. Nu måste hon övertyga kungen och drottningen om att få gifta sig med svärdsmidaren Vilda, en flicka från folket som inte är av kungligt blod...
אבא ואבא = Daddy and daddy
Aba ṿe-aba = Daddy and Daddy
by ראובני-הורוביץ, רויע. Roy Reuveny Horowitz; Sigal Mashal
Language: Hebrew
אוריון, Ḥolon : Oriyon, 2013.
[22] pages : colored illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm.
ISBN:
More about the book: http://www.mako.co.il/pride-culture/cultura/Article-46616c5bb7dbf31006.htm
Available: http://www.orion-books.co.il/pd272_%D7%90%D7%91%D7%90-%D7%95%D7%90%D7%91%D7%90.aspx
Familjeboken
by Eddie Summanen
illus. by C. Kåberg
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Vombat, 2008
[32] s. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9789197687034; 9197687030
Summary: Var kommer bebisar ifrån? Hur vet man vilka som är ens familj? Och hur blev jag själv till? Familjer kan se ut nästan hur som helst och barn kan bli till på många olika sätt. Familjeboken handlar om alla former av familjebildningar och vidgar begreppet familj. Boken tar bland annat upp hur ett barn blir till, insemination, sex, adoption, konstgjord befruktning samt heterosexuella, homosexuella och ensamstående föräldrar.
En bok att läsa tillsammans med barn eller att låta lite större barn läsa själv. Boken öppnar upp för samtal och reflektion tillsammans med barn kring temat familj.
My annotation: The Family Book is about the many ways that families can look and some of the many ways that babies can come into the world. It discusses both heterosexual and homosexual families as well as families with grandparents, single moms or dads, and even families with pets and no children. The book first discusses how sperm and egg are required to “mix” together to make a baby. It does not matter how the sperm and egg are mixed the book tells us, whether through sex or in a laboratory, and introduces children to the terms in vitro fertilization and insemination. The book also introduces children to the idea that “if two women who have eggs have sex with each other or if two men who have sperm have sex with each other there will be no babies,” in which case single women and lesbians can go to the hospital to get some sperm in order to help them get pregnant. Although the book aims to cover all bases, egg donation, surrogacy, and embryo donation are not discussed. The book takes both a child-conception and a family-building approach and employs the “families are made differently” script. Recommended for children ages 5-8 and available only in Swedish.
Available: http://www.vombatforlag.se/butik/testboken/
Malins mamma gifter sig med Lisa
by Annette Lundborg
illus. by Mimmi Tollerup-Grkovic
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Eriksson & Lindgren, 1999.
[26] s. : färgill. ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9187805596; 9789187805592
Summary: Denna bok är en utpräglad HBT-bok där författaren poängterar att ”Malins mamma ska gifta sig med Lisa. Malins mamma, Siv, älskar Lisa och Lisa älskar Siv”. Boken handlar om regnbågsfamiljeliv där Lisa och Siv respektive Malins pappa och Niklas delar barn med varandra. Att ett homosexuellt par delar barn med ett annat homosexuellt par är ett vanligt sätt för hbt-par att kunna få barn och boken visar den stora tryggheten som det innebär för Malin och hennes kommande syskon att ha fyra föräldrar att vända sig till. Föräldrarna framställs som helt vanliga människor utan onödiga klyschor som kort hår och manhaftighet respektive fjollighet och intresse för utseendet. I boken beskrivs även hur barn blir till genom att små frön som simmar in i magen och träffar ägget. Malins mamma berättar att hon fick en hel burk med frön av Malins pappa.
My annotation: Many exciting things are happening in five-year-old Malin’s life this year. Her mother Siv and her partner Lisa, have just gotten married, and Lisa is now pregnant with her own child and Malin is excited about soon becoming a big sister! As Lisa’s belly grows, Malin becomes curious and one day asks her mother where babies come from and her mom explains that they come from the seeds of a man and the egg of a woman. Malin does not need to know whose seeds she came from though. She already knows her father, most likely from birth, and loves him dearly. Her father’s partner, Niklas, has now donated his seeds to Lisa, Malin’s other mother, as they too wish to become parents. Malin’s unnamed father and his partner do many things with Malin’s family. Both men attended Siv and Lisa’s wedding and party, and they also vacation together. And now Niklas has donated his sperm to Lisa so that she too can become a mother and he a father. This book is not expressly about donor conception, but it is a fact that the main character of the book was conceived via sperm donation. Both mothers participated in Malin’s conception as Lisa helped put the seeds into Siv’s “stomach,” it is explained. This book employs the helper script and takes a family-building approach as clearly Malin has a unique family situation. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and available only in Swedish, though it is currently out of print.
Trollen på Regnbågsbacken : [en familjesaga]
by Bodil Sjöström
illus. by Åsa Öhrn
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Atlas, cop. 1999.
[38] s. : färgill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9189044576; 9789189044579
Summary: Trollen lever en bit från en by och alla är rädda för dem. Men så kommer några bara dit och ser att trollen inte alls är farliga, bara annorlunda. Läderbögen som älskar att baka är bara en av de karaktärer som man lär känna i den här bilderboken.
Kim och Skrutten
by Karin Frimodig and Sara Berg
illus. by Matilda Ruta
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Vombat, 2009.
[44] s. : ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9789197687065; 9197687065
Summary: Att få ett syskon är en stor händelse i en liten människas liv. I boken Kim och Skrutten sätter författaren ord på alla de känslor som kan infinna sig hos ett barn som väntar på något som kan vara svårt att föreställa sig, något som väcker förväntningar och många frågor. Kim, som är huvudpersonen, ställer dessa frågor till sina mammor och sin pappa. Kim och Skrutten handlar om familjens vardag där små och stora känslor har sitt naturliga härbärge, en bok för vem som helst att känna igen sig i. Denna bok passar så väl för högläsning som för barnet att läsa själv.
Kalle som lucia
by Anette Skåhlberg
illus. by Katarina Dahlquist
Language: Swedish
Uppsala : Sagolikt, 2009.
29 s. : ill. ; 31 cm.
ISBN: 9789197668163; 9197668168
Summary: Kalle som lucia är uppföljaren till Kalle med klänning. Kalle vill också vara magisk och strålande vacker. Han vill skrida fram med ljus i håret som lucia. Läsa sin alldeles egen skrivna dikt. Därför blir han så glad när han blir framröstad av kompisarna i förskoleklassen. Och ledsen när läraren och rektorn säger ifrån. De säger att det är tradition att det alltid är en flicka som är lucia. Men Kalle vill inte vara någon stjärngosse med strut! I smyg gör han sig en plan...
Kalle med klänning
by Anette Skåhlberg
illus. by Katarina Dahlquist
Language: Swedish
Uppsala : Sagolikt, 2008.
39 s. : ill. ; 31 cm.
ISBN: 9789197668101; 9197668109
Summary: När Kalle har sommarlov får han sin kusins gamla klänning med silverprickar. Kalle älskar klänningen, den är mycket svalare och skönare än hans skjorta och byxor. Och när han börjar skolan efter sommaren så vägrar han ta den av sig. hans lärare klagar och hans kompisar skrattar - tills den dag han gör mål efter mål på fotbollsmatcherna. Kalle har en äkta målgörarklänning. Och nu vill alla andra också ha en...
Else Marie och småpapporna
written and illus. by Pija Lindenbaum
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Bonnier Carlsen, 2007.
[32] s. : färgill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9789163848346; 9163848341
Summary: En underfundig bilderbok om en ovanlig familj. Den handlar om en alldeles vanlig flicka med sju, ovanligt små, likadana pappor.
Junior börjar förskolan
by Anette Skåhlberg
illus. by Katarina Dahlquist
Language: Swedish
Uppsala : Sagolikt, 2010.
[27] s. : ill. ; 30 cm + 1 CD.
ISBN: 9789197892711; 9197892718
Summary: Junior har längtat i många många dar. Få börja på förskolan som alla andra barn. Hon har fått en plats på Afrikas savann och springer så fort hon bara kan. Men vad kommer hända när de ser vad hon är? Kommer barnen på förskolan vilja ha henne där?
Jösta och Johan
by Anette Skåhlberg
illus. by Katarina Dahlquist
Language: Swedish
[S.l.] : Sagolikt, 2010.
[28] sider : alle ill. i farver, 1 cd.
ISBN: 9789197892704; 919789270X
Summary: Girafferna Jösta och Johan vill ha ett litet barn, fast de är av samma sort, likadan och likadan. De ger sig ut på savannen för att hitta ett barn och bli en familj. Men blir det som de tänkt sig, blir det som de vill...
