Zwei Mamas für Oscar: Wie aus einem Wunsch ein Wunder wird
by Susanne Scheerer
illus. by Annabelle von Sperber
Language: German
Ellermann, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 3770700848 ; 9783770700844
Summary: Familie ist wie ein Regenbogen: Es gibt alle Farben.
Wie kommt es, dass Oscar zwei Mamas hat, fragt sich Tilly. Ihre große Schwester Frieda erklärt ihr, dass Oscars Mamas sich sehnlichst ein Kind gewünscht hatten, doch leider vergeblich. Dann lernten sie Tillys und Friedas Eltern kennen, und Oscars Mamas bekamen von Friedas und Tillys Papa Samen gespendet. So kam schließlich Oscar zur Welt, und aus einem großen Wunsch wurde ein noch größeres Wunder. "Zwei Mamas für Oskar“ behandelt das aktuelle Thema „Regenbogenfamilie”: Lebendig, anschaulich und kindgerecht erzählt macht das Buch es Eltern und Erziehern leicht, mit Kindern ab drei Jahren über Vielfalt zu sprechen.
Available: https://www.amazon.de/Zwei-Mamas-für-Oscar-Wunsch/dp/3770700848/
Sarah Elizabeth Amazon Lee: is absolutely fabulous!
written and illus. by Kobi Wilson
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
Summary: Sarah Elizabeth Amazon Lee is absolutely fabulous and she knows it! However, sometimes she still worries about the different ways she feels each day. A diverse community of family and friends help Sarah Elizabeth process each worry and assure her that whoever she is and however she feels, she is absolutely loved and supported. This lighthearted book about feelings, family and gender presents an empowering message of acceptance for all children, but it is especially welcoming to children with non-traditional, GLBT, and/or multi-racial families as these families are depicted in the colorful illustrations that accompany the simple but powerful text.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Elizabeth-Amazon-Lee-absolutely-ebook/dp/B078T5M887/
Olive The Dog Who Was Really A Frog
written and illus. by by Simon Toby Browne
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
Summary: A kids' picture book inspired by identity, with a message about acceptance and promoting strength through diversity.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Olive-Dog-Who-Really-Frog-ebook/dp/B078Z1JZDP
What Makes a Family?: The Big Picture for Little Minds
written and illus. by by MacKenzie Maxwell
Language: English
MacKenzie Maxwell, 2017.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692051341 ; 9780692051344
Summary: Families come in all shapes and sizes, but each one is bound by love. With lyrical words and gorgeous pictures, this book helps open up important conversations about family and love.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Family-Picture-Little/dp/0692051341/
Xander's story
by Alejandro Garcia-Halenar and Christopher Garcia-Halenar
illus. by
Language: English
Xanmaxbooks, 2018.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0578194252 ; 9780578194257
Summary: Xander's Story is a wonderfully vibrant picture book which guides children through a baseline understanding of surrogacy. Xander's journey begins in the initial stage of him being just a dream to the final stage of when he becomes a gift. Xander, his little brother Max, and his two Dads, Alex and Chris Garcia-Halenar live in South Florida. Both Alex and Chris always wanted a family and began their surrogacy journey soon after falling in love. Believing that every child's story is unique and should be celebrated, they wrote Xander's Story so their son will always know how special he is.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578194252/
One in many millions
by Rebecca Miles
illus. by Anil Tortop
Language: English
Rebecca Miles, 2018.
Summary: Some people might tell you that you were grown from a magical egg. You may have heard that a flying bird delivered you. The real story about how you were made is far more interesting – it all begins with one in MANY millions…. This book aims to explain the beautiful process of making a baby to children who have two Mums. It begins with a short explanation of how a child with heterosexual parents is made through sexual intercourse, and then goes on to cover IVF, IUI and sperm donation, all in a child-friendly and illustrated picture book.
Available: https://rjmilesauthor.com/product/one-in-many-millions/
How Daddy and Papa Made a Family: Surrogacy
by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Emma Wallis, 2018.
38 p. : col. ill; cm.
ISBN: 197704946X ; 9781977049469
Summary: This is the story of how Daddy and Papa made a baby. It is aimed at primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two men might have a baby. In this edition of the book we look at how Daddy and Papa used donor eggs and a surrogate (IVF). This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/How-Daddy-Papa-Made-Family/dp/197704946X/
How Mummy and Mama Made You: Conceived at Home
written and illus. by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Emma Wallis, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1976910234 ; 9781976910234
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Mama made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two women might have a baby together. In this edition of the book we look at how Mummy and Mama made a baby using home insemination. This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976910234/
How Mummy and Mama Made You: IVF
written and illustrated by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Emma Wallis, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1976967171 ; 9781976967177
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Mama made a baby. It is aimed at primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two women might have a baby together. In this edition of the book we look at how Mummy and Mama made a baby using IVF. This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976967171
Being Different is Being Normal
written and illus. by Joel Briske
Language: English
Lulu.com, 2005.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1411633784 ; 9781411633780
Summary: I wrote this book to help my wife and I express to our daughter some of our most important values. These include accepting and celebrating the diversity of others and of oneself. My goal was to relate this theme to those things that are most apparent in children's lives. Using rhyming text and colorful illustrations, the book describes how we are all unique when it comes to our physical appearances, our homes and where we live, the makeup of our families, and more.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Different-Normal-Joel-Brieske/dp/1411633784/
Rainbow: A LGBTQ+ Story For Children
written and illus. by Margaret Rego
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
4 p.
Summary: Bella and Molly invite you and your child to read this book together to facilitate a safe place for inner self-reflection regarding acceptance of one another, particularly acceptance within the LGBTQ community. By fostering conversation at an early age, we begin to lay the foundation in which children will feel safe to talk about their difference and create an avenue for acceptance towards themselves and their peers.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-LGBTQ-Children-Margaret-Rego-ebook/dp/B07B61BHZF/
Linny Lemur
written and illus. by Madita Haustein
Language: German
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
23 p.
Summary: Linny ist ein aufgewecktes Lemuren-Mädchen, das in diesem illustrierten Kinderbuch alle seine Freunde besucht. Dabei lernt Linny, dass es viele unterschiedliche Familienformen gibt: Sie trifft unter anderem einen alleinerziehenden Vater, der die besten Kekse im ganzen Dschungel backt, liebevolle Großeltern, die sich um ihr Enkelkind kümmern, eine Familie, die eine andere Sprache spricht, und eine Regenbogenfamilie mit zwei Mamas. Eine tierisch gute Geschichte über Liebe und Toleranz, die Kindern die unterschiedlichen, modernen Formen des Familienlebens näher bringt.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Linny-Lemur-German-Madita-Haustein-ebook/dp/B07BFWGSYT/
Families are like Ice Cream Flavors: A book for kids about family diversity
by E. L. George
illus. by Crazy Ink
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1986425762 ; 9781986425766
Summary: “Families are like puzzles – pieces are not the same.” “Kelly came from foster care.” “Heather has a different type of hair.” “Avery’s mom walks with a cane.” “Jonathan has two moms.” *** Families are like Ice Cream Flavors is a children’s book for young children and adults in non-traditional families aimed at acceptance. From the author of award-winning young adult LGBT novel Freak, this book helps kids understand that all families are different and gives a nod to diversity. With a background in systemic family systems, narrative therapist EL George writes to help promote kindness, end stigma and put an end to bullying for people of all ages.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Families-are-like-Cream-Flavors-ebook/dp/B07BPZLB1Y/
Two Dads are Better Than One: There is a Monster in my Room
written and illus. by K. C. Eckels
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
36 p.
Summary: In this book, Suzie hears a noise in her room. As her imagination gets away from her, she believes a monster is lurking in the shadows. She runs to her loving Dads for comfort and they help her find an answer to what caused the mysterious sound.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Dads-are-Better-Than-ebook/dp/B077KQHFBB/
Two Moms Are Better Than One: There is a Monster in my Room
written and illus. by K. C. Eckels
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1979854505 ; 9781979854504
Summary: "There is a Monster in my Room" is the second book in the "Two Moms are Better Than One" series. In this book, Charlie hears a noise in his room. As his imagination gets away from him, he believes a monster is lurking in the shadows. He runs to his loving Moms for comfort and they help him find an answer to what caused the mysterious sound. What made the mysterious noise? Was it really monster? Read Two Moms are Better Than One: There is a Monster in my Room, to find out.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Moms-Are-Better-Than/dp/1979854505/
Mustard and Custard: True Friendship is Not About Gender
written and illus. by Nick Rolfe
Language: English
Your Stories Matter, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1909320692 ; 9781909320697
Summary: This illustrated children's story is about a gay couple (two male dogs), told in terms of friendship. No big deal is made of the fact they are both male and clearly partners, instead the story focuses on the quest of one of the dogs (Custard) to find a birthday present for the other (Mustard). Along the way we meet some of the other characters on Rainbow Street, who have their own stories in the Rainbow Street Series. The heart-warming conclusion of the story comes when Custard is unable to find a present special enough, and Mustard tells Custard not to worry because their friendship is the best present he could hope for. The story is aimed at young children, using animals rather than humans, to explore the idea that same-sex relationships are just as natural as same-sex friendships.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mustard-Custard-Friendship-Gender-Rainbow/dp/1909320692
Two moms
by Carolyn Robertson
illus. by Sophie Keen
Language: English
Sparklypoo Publications, 2018.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0993115365 ; 9780993115363
Summary: Having Two Moms is double the fun! Many families are different, this family has Two Moms. What do they get up to together? Baking, making, roller-blading and camping beneath the stars. A beautifully illustrated, affirming story of life with Two Moms written from the perspective of their child. Written in easy to follow rhyming text. The story celebrates the diversity of LGBT family life with humor and warmth; all families are special in their own way.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Moms-Ms-Carolyn-Robertson/dp/0993115365
Mommy and Mama Albatross
by Jenny Worthington
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2018.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1986033570 ; 9781986033572
Summary: Inspired by true events in the wild. This warm and tender story follows Mommy and Mama Albatross raising their chick. Little chick snuggles closely into his parents soft feathers and hopes to stay just one more night before its time to fly.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Mama-Albatross-same-sex-partnership/dp/1986033570
Me, Mummy & Mum
by Gemma Denham
Language: English
Elizabeth Publications, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 099355797X ; 9780993557972
Summary: Hello, my name is Jeremy. This is my Mum, and my Mummy. And this is Peg, she is our cat. She’s rather old, and rather fat. This is my story come with me, And find out about my family. And all the things we like to do, I’m sure you like to do them too! ‘Me, Mummy & Mum’ is a story about Jeremy and his two mums. The book doesn’t ‘teach’ the reader about alternative families. It simply includes them like any other story book about a mummy and daddy would. One of the nice things about children’s books is that they build self-confidence by normalising children's experiences. Everyone should have a chance to see their family represented in the books they read, however many mums or dads they have. All families should be celebrated, and all children should be taught that families come in so many different combinations.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Me-Mummy-Mum-Gemma-Denham/dp/099355797X/
There's A Caterpillar Inside Me!
written and illus. by Marilyn Braude
Language: English
Warm Pages Publishing, 2018.
120 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692052895 ; 9780692052891
Summary: This entertaining LGBT fable unfolds as an unhappy Butterfly pours out her troubles to a ratty tatty acquaintance. "Mosquito,you have no idea how awful it is not to like the way you are made...not to be what others see. If only I still had all my little Caterpillar feet. Mosquito stretched his shabby wings. "How can you be other than the Butterfly I see?" Butterfly's quest to solve this fundamental LGBT dilemma becomes an enchanting fable for the whole family. Kids will love the surface/simple story and silly pictures. Adolescents will tune into the sly wit and humor used to discuss a troubling subject. And parents of little ones can use it to explain, gently and sensitively, their non-conforming lifestyle. There's A Caterpillar Inside Me! successfully tackles the profound LGBT question of what to do when the inside doesn't match the outside you.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Caterpillar-Inside-Marilyn-Braude/dp/0692052895/
What Does A Princess Really Look Like?
by Mark Loewen
illus. by Ed Pokoj
Language: English
Boutique of Quality Books, 2018.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1945448172 ; 9781945448171
Summary: Chloe dreams of being a ballerina princess. But today she is not practicing her twirls or leaping from room to room. She digs deep in her art drawer to find what she needs to craft her very own princess ballerina. The project quickly turns into more than a simple princess drawing. Chloe realizes that princesses are not just about beautiful hair and sparkly dresses. As her work of art comes to life, she discovers the qualities of character that make up her princess. When she feels insecure about an imperfection in her art, her dads point out that the personal quirks make her princess unique! And Chloe realizes that she is not too different from the princess she so admires.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Does-Princess-Really-Brave/dp/1945448172/
Same but different Too: The Colourful Life
by Naomi Y. Kissiedu-Green and Chris Laxton
illus. by Maria de los Angeles Allessandra
Language: English
Tclc, 2018.
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0994465610 ; 9780994465610
Summary: Kobi is back with another great story to tell. However this time it's not about his family, it’s about his friend’s family. Lee is Kobi’s friend and he is multi-heritage just like Kobi. Lee is adopted and he has two dads. This book explores different types of families and provides the reader with some examples of how families can be different, while also having some things in common. Lee and his classmates learn to accept that families can be the same, but different, and every family deserves respect.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Same-but-different-Too-Colourful-ebook/dp/B07BPDPKLR/
A church for all
by Gayle E. Pitman
illus. by Laure Fournier
Language: English
Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2018.
pages cm.
ISBN: 9780807511794 ; 080751179X
Summary: Celebrates a diverse community on a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that welcomes all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Come to the church for all!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Church-All-Gayle-Pitman/dp/080751179X/
Sewing the rainbow : the story of Gilbert Baker and the rainbow flag
by Gayle E. Pitman
illus. by Holly Clifton-Brown
Language: English
Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2018].
pages cm.
ISBN: 9781433829024 ; 1433829029
Summary: Sewing the Rainbow is the powerful story of Gilbert Baker and the creation of the rainbow flag. This book takes readers from Gilbert’s childhood in a small town in Kansas where he didn’t fit in, to his historic artistic career in San Francisco. Today the flag is everywhere, even in the small town where Gilbert grew up! This book shows that when you see a rainbow flag, you’ll know it’s okay to be your colorful self. Includes a “Note to Parents and Caregivers” with more about Gilbert and the flag’s history.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Rainbow-Story-About-Gilbert/dp/1433829029
Jack (Not Jackie)
by Erica Silverman
illus. by Holly Hatam
Language: English
New York, NY : Little Bee Books, [2018].
pages cm.
ISBN: 9781499807318 ; 1499807317
Summary: Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Not-Jackie-Erica-Silverman/dp/1499807317
A day in the life of Marlon Bundo
by Marlon Bundo
illus. by E. G. Keller
Language: English
New York: Chronicle Books, 2018.
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9781452173801 ; 145217380X
Summary: HBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's picture book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny. Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence - the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever. With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming children's book explores issues of same sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this book is dedicated to every bunny who has ever felt different.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Tonight-Oliver-Presents-Marlon-Bundo/dp/145217380X/
