Families Come In Many Different Shapes, Sizes, and Colors
written and illus. by Ryan LaLonde
Language: English
Families Come In Many Different Shapes, Sizes, & Colors, 2011.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0615472001 ; 9780615472003
Summary: Whether you want to kick-start your toddlers color and shape recognition or just tell a good story with a heart-warming lesson, Families Come In Many Different Shapes, Sizes, & Colors fits the bill. The vibrant and playful illustrations offer new discoveries in every read. With a message that love makes a family and that true friendships can be built through acceptance and understanding – any child would be lucky to experience this book. Ryan LaLonde has been drawing and telling stories from the age of three. In a family journal kept from an early age, Ryan stated yearly that he wanted to be a teacher or an artist. This, his first book, is a harmonious fusion of his childhood dreams – not only is it an expression of art and creativity but also a story that teaches many lessons. Whether learning an array of colors or the gambit of shapes, the book brings them to life with a story of families, friends and love.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Families-Different-Shapes-Sizes-Colors/dp/0615472001
Heather has two mommies
by Lesléa Newman
illus. by Laura Cornell
Language: English
[Somerville, MA] : Candlewick Press, 2015.
p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 9780763666316 ; 0763666319
Summary: "Heather's favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn't have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn't matter who makes up a family, the teacher says, because "the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love one another"" -- provided by publisher.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Heather-Has-Mommies-Leslea-Newman/dp/0763666319/ref=sr_1_8?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423924061&sr=1-8&keywords=lgbt
Red : a crayon's story
written and illus. by Michael Hall
Language: English
New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2015].
40 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
ISBN: 9780062252074 ; 0062252070
Summary: Red's factory-applied label clearly says that he is red, but despite the best efforts of his teacher, fellow crayons and art supplies, and family members, he cannot seem to do anything right until a new friend offers a fresh perspective.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Red-Crayons-Story-Michael-Hall/dp/0062252070/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1423923257&sr=1-3&keywords=red
Two dads
by Carolyn Robertson
illus. by Sophie Humphreys
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0993115306 ; 9780993115301
Summary: Having Two dads is double the fun! Many families are different, this family has two dads. A beautifully illustrated, affirming story of life with two dads, written from the perspective of their adopted child.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5052526
Mommy Rich
written and illus. by Donelle Lewis
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1500522198 ; 9781500522193
Summary: A book about a young child with two mothers. Tells the story of this lesbian-run family and what makes them special. A great book to read to small children to promote pride in having a unique and loving family.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4034513
My two dads
by Claudia Harrington
illus. by Zoe Persico
Language: English
Minneapolis, MN : Magic Wagon, [2016].
p. : cm.
ISBN: 9781624021084 ; 1624021085
Summary: Lenny follows Jasmine for a school project and learns about her life with her two dads.
My two moms
by Claudia Harrington
illus. by Zoe Persico
Language: English
Minneapolis, MN : Magic Wagon, [2016].
p. : cm.
ISBN: 9781624021107 ; 1624021107
Summary: Lenny, the class reporter, follows Elsie for a school project and learns about her life with her two moms.
The rainbow robin
written and illus. by Pamela Hocken
Language: English
Victoria, BC : Pamela Hocken, 2012.
18 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781770842816
Available: pamelahocken@gmail.com
Tell Your Story, Tell A Dream Birthday Cake: Princeliscious Reinvention
written and illus. by Angela Bermudez
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014.
26 p. : coll. ; cm.
ISBN: 1502907585 ; 9781502907585
Summary: The protagonists are an adopted princess from Sierra Leone, a princess who is a daughter of a single mother by choice, a princess whose lesbian mothers come from Iran and Mexico, and a transgender prince. Angela Bermudez, a 6 year old Latina New Yorker, self-published a radically different book to help other children like her see themselves in children's books. With her mom's help, Angela wrote this book, mostly during cross town bus and subway rides to and from school or to theater rehearsals. Angela combined phonetically complicated names, true and imaginary facts, with stories from her own life. She also borrowed stories from close friends and chosen family, who are mostly people of color, LGBT and undocumented immigrants living in New York City. Angela also drew all the illustrations in the book.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Your-Story-Dream-Birthday/dp/1502907585/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
