Peter & Paul Had Hope
by Hayley Firman; Andrew William Lambie
illus. by Gon Muki
Language: English
Lambie Nguyen Company Limited, 2019.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0646805347; 9780646805344
Summary: Welcome to the world of Peter & Paul. Two gay pelicans who want nothing more than to have a family of their own. Follow their journey in love and life... and allow them to introduce you to Hope.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Paul-Hope-Hayley-Firman/dp/0646805347/
Why Do I Have Two Mommies?: A Journey In Self Discovery
by Janai Akerele
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1081596899; 9781081596897
Summary: Kody's curiosity has led him on a journey of self-discovery for answers. He won't stop until he's questioned every member of the family why he has two mommies.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Have-Two-Mommies-Discovery/dp/1081596899/
Free to be Me
by Nancy Zarriello
illus. by Blueberry Illustrations
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1086295544; 9781086295542
Summary: “Free to be ME” takes you on a journey through a little boy’s life living authentically through his difficult school years, standing out and not fitting in with other boys and societal norms. Oliver embraces who he is from a young age, which subjects him to years of bullying and being left out simply because he was different. It’s an adorable and honest story told through Oliver’s voice that will help parents, teachers and guardians facilitate positive conversations around sexuality, love and stressing the importance of embracing what makes someone different and unique. Families are supposed to be a mom, dad, sisters and brothers, right? In this story, families are created differently. The main ingredient is LOVE and that is what ultimately makes a family. Oliver is lucky enough to be a part of two families created differently, but both made equally from LOVE. This book is dedicated to all those living their truths. The most powerful question ever posed to me by my then ten-year-old son was, “Why would you keep me from being who I am?”
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Free-be-Me-Nancy-Zarriello/dp/1086295544
Love around the world
by Fleur Pierets
illus. by Fatinha Ramos
Language: English
Six Foot Press, 2019.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1644420058; 9781644420058
Summary: Fleur and Julian are two women very much in love. When they decide to get married, however, they discover that in most countries, a man cannot marry a man and a woman cannot marry a woman. In fact, out of 195 countries in the world, they can only marry in 26 of them. Fleur and Julian want to make other people aware of that. They think that love is love―not only between a man and a woman! So Fleur goes down on one knee and asks the love of her life, “Would you like to marry me in all 26 countries?” Julian answers, “Yes!” Thus begins an incredible trip around the world for our two heroes, Fleur, and Julian, who travel to each nation that celebrates marriage equality. In Love Around the World, Fleur and Julian get married in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and the United States, where they learn about the customs and traditions of each place and make special memories that will last forever.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Around-World-Fleur-Pierets/dp/1644420058/
Lina tiene dos mamás
by Paula Villegas Ramírez
illus. by Susana Vegas Mendía
Language: Spanish
Mr. Momo, 2019.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 8417842292; 9788417842291
Summary: Lina tiene dos mamás: Mamá y Mami. Lina se pregunta: " Por qué yo no tengo papá Soy la única niña que tiene dos mamás ".Lina, además, tiene una "caja medidor de sentimientos" para las dudas.Este álbum ilustrado, sobre la diversidad de familias, va dirigido a los niños y niñas y sus familiares, pero también a los docentes y educadores, para inculcar valores como la tolerancia y el respecto, para fomentar el conocimiento y control de las emociones, para aprender a amarnos tal y como somos.
Available: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/8417842292/
Mama + Mamusch : "Ich bin ein Herzenswunsch-Kind"
by Helene Düperthal
ill. by Lisa Hänsch
Language: German
Lennestadt : Lebensweichen-Verlag, 2016.
52 Seiten : Illustrationen ; 16 x 22 cm, 279 g.
ISBN: 9783945262214; 3945262216
Summary: Ana erlebt ihren ersten Schultag. Als erste Hausaufgabe sollen alle ein Bild ihrer Familie malen. Sie ahnt schon die Fragen, die kommen werden. Ana kennt das schon aus dem Kindergarten. Während die Erwachsenen oft nur eigenartig schauen, fragen die Kinder einfach. Warum hat Ana zwei Mütter? "Welche ist denn echt?" will Tim zum Beispiel wissen, denn er meint "das geht doch nicht". Doch Ana hat eine Antwort für ihn, die ihn staunen lässt ... Eine Geschichte, die von Regenbogen-Kindern, Regenbogen-Partnerschaften und von Wunderwunsch-Kindern/Wunderwunsch-Eltern erzählt. Vor allem aber auch eine, in der es um das Glück geht, als ein Herzenswunsch-Kind geboren worden zu sein und aufwachsen zu dürfen.
Available: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/3945262216/
Mi familia
by Noemí Fernández Selva; Cristina Losantos; Dexeus Mujer
Language: Spanish
[Barcelona] Destino, [2018] ©2018.
61 páginas ilustraciones (color) 20 cm.
ISBN: 9788408183242; 8408183249
Available: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/8408183249/
¿Cómo es posible que tengan dos mamás?
written and illustrated by Paula López Navarro
Language: Spanish
Independently published, 2017.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1549785265; 9781549785269
Summary: Este cuento esta basado en las experiencias reales vividas en el seno de una familia homoparental y pretende contarle a los niños de forma clara y sin tapujos que existen otros tipos de familia a las que se debe respetar ante todo; además de darle una herramienta a todos aquellos niños que están creciendo actualmente formando parte de dichas familias. Cada parte del cuento está ligado estrechamente con la realidad que estamos viviendo como familia, orientándolo al aprendizaje que conlleva encontrarse con las diferentes vivencias siempre por supuesto enriquecedoras, y de las que como veréis aprendemos muchísimo. Nela y Tina las protagonistas de nuestro cuento están dispuestas a explicarles al mundo por qué somo tan felices y lo natural que ellas viven su procedencia. Además se encuentran orgullosas de sus valores y comprenden perfectamente que haya personas que no entiendan como se puede vivir así. Ambas han colaborado con esmero en la edición de este libro, dibujando como a ellas les gusta... De muchos colores y que conste que nunca les hemos hablado de los colores de la bandera, simplemente ellas los han intuido :)
Available: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/1549785265/
How Mama and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Mum - IVF with a Surrogate
written and illustrated by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Independently published, 2018.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1719912726; 9781719912723
Summary: This is the story of how Mama and Daddy made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school-age children. In this book, we introduce the idea of reproduction and how a man and a woman might have a baby together. In this edition of the book, we look at how Mama and Daddy go to a fertility clinic to make a baby using IVF. Mama is transgender so they need to use donor eggs and a Surrogate. This is a factual book which uses the correct language for body parts. It also mentions the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1719912726/
The Umbilical Family: Start a Loving Conversation about Adoption, Egg Donation, Step-parenting, Same-Sex Families
by Cate Sawyer
illus. by Adriana Avellis
Language: English
Hawkeye Publishing, 2018.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0987190970; 9780987190970
Summary: Start a loving conversation about adoption, egg & embryo donation, step-parents, same-sex couples, fostering, single parents, traditional couples, and grandparents. Together with your child explore the wonderful diversity and origin of family and love.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0987190970/
How Mummy and Daddy Made a Baby: Trans Dad
by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Independently published, 2018.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1719910308; 9781719910309
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Daddy made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school-age children. In this book, we introduce the idea of reproduction and how a man and a woman might have a baby together. In this edition of the book, we look at how Mummy and Daddy go to a fertility clinic to make a baby using IVF. Daddy is transgender so they need to use donor sperm. This is a factual book which uses the correct language for body parts. It also mentions the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1719910308/
Family stew for dads: building a family with an egg donor & surrogate
by Linda J. Stamm
illus. by Fátima Stamato
Language: English
Niskayuna, New York: Graphite Press, [2019].
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781938313264; 1938313267
Summary: Daddy, a chef, and Poppa, a farmer, tell second-grader Olivia the story of how she came into being through egg donation and surrogacy.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1938313267/
When I was in Auntie Annie's Tummy
by RainbowCollection; LadyBee; MyQueerNotes
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
50 p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 1794284354; 9781794284357
Summary: Charlie has two daddies: Bob and Josh. But when he was a baby, he was carried by her auntie, Josh's sister Annie. Using simple language, this book explains the love and generosity that Annie displayed by giving birth to Charlie in order to give his brother and his couple a baby.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1794284354/
I miei due papà
by Fabiana Iacolucci; Valentina Calvani
Language: Italian
Lurago D'Erba : Il Ciliegio, 2019.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 8867716581; 9788867716586
Summary: Questo libro illustrato tratta in modo semplice un tema di grande attualità. Alex ha sette anni, una sorellina di nome Nora e due papà: Antonello e Fabrizio. Lo racconta nel tema "La mia famiglia", nel quale parla anche dei suoi amati animali domestici e di una "importante" partita di basket. Età di lettura: da 3 a 6 anni.
Available: https://www.amazon.it/miei-due-papà-Ediz-colori/dp/8867716581/
Le mie due mamme
by Fabiana Iacolucci
Language: Italian
Lurago D'Erba : Il Ciliegio, 2017.
1 volume : in gran parte ill. ; 22x22 cm.
ISBN: 9788867714445; 8867714449
Summary: Questo libro illustrato tratta in modo semplice un tema di grande attualità: Alice ha sette anni e due mamme, Carla e Giovanna. Nella sua casa vivono anche la buffa cagnolina Aria, Geremia il pappagallo chiacchierone e i simpatici pesci rossi Pinna e Bolla. Lo scrive in un tema, la mia famiglia, nel quale racconta della sua vita di tutti i giorni e di un'avventurosa gita al mare con le sue mamme e i nonni. Alice, Carla e Giovanna sono protagoniste anche del libro il matrimonio delle mie due mamme. Età di lettura: da 3 anni.
Available: https://www.amazon.it/mie-due-mamme-Ediz-colori/dp/8867714449/
Il matrimonio delle mie due mamme
by Fabiana Iacolucci
Language: Italian
Lurago D'Erba : Il Ciliegio, 2017.
1 volume : in gran parte ill. ; 22x22 cm.
ISBN: 9788867714452; 8867714457
Summary: Alice ha sette anni e vive con Carla e Giovanna. In casa con loro ci sono anche la buffa cagnolina Aria, Geremia il pappagallo chiacchierone e i simpatici pesci rossi Pinna e Bolla. Carla e Giovanna hanno una grande notizia da dare ad Alice: presto si sposeranno e le propongono di aiutarle a organizzare la festa. Alla fine di questa avventura, ricca di imprevisti da risolvere e di tanto divertimento, Alice avrà imparato la differenza tra sentirsi una famiglia ed esserlo per diritto. Questo libro è corredato da una scheda gratuita che contiene suggerimenti e spunti per svolgere giochi, attività e laboratori con i bambini. Età di lettura: da 3 anni.
Available: https://www.amazon.it/matrimonio-delle-mamme-Ediz-colori/dp/8867714457/
Fjölskyldan mín
by Ásta Rún Valgerðardóttir
illus. by Lára Garðarsdóttir
Language: Icelandic
[Iceland]: Salka, 2017.
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9789935483409
Summary: Friðjón er fimm ára leikskólastrákur sem veit fátt skemmtilegra en að leika sér við vini sína. Dag einn er haldinn fjölskyldudagur og þá komast krakkarnir að því hversu fjölbreyttar fjölskyldur þeirra eru. Til að mynda á Friðjón tvær mömmur, sumir eiga stjúpforeldra, aðrir tala annað tungumál við foreldra sína og svo mætti lengi telja. Fjölskyldan mín er skemmtileg bók sem opnar umræðu um ólík fjölskylduform og fagnar fjölbreytileikanum. Fjölskyldan mín er fyrsta bók Ástu Rúnar Valgerðardóttur, sálfræðings. Lára Garðarsdóttir, handhafi barnabókaverðlauna IBBY, er höfundur mynda. Markmiðið með útgáfu bókarinnar er að fagna þeim fjölbreytileika sem finna má í fjölskyldum nútímans og fræða börn um ólík fjölskylduform í gegnum skemmtilega og lifandi sögu sem gerist í umhverfi sem börnin þekkja. Bókin opnar umræðu á milli barna og foreldra um lífið og tilveruna á leikskólanum og heima fyrir. Efnið er Ástu Rún afar hugleikið en hún er gift konu og þær eiga saman son á leikskólaaldri.
Available: https://www.salka.is/products/fjolskyldan-min
Moja dugina obitelj
by Ivo Šegota
illus. by Borna Nikola Žeželj
Language: Croatian
Zagreb: Udruga Dugine obitelji, 2017.
[10], [10] str. : ilustr. ; 20x20 cm.
ISBN: 9789535983903
Summary: Slikovnica je djelo autora Ive Šegote i Maje Škvorc te ilustratora Borne Nikole Žeželja. Ovo je prva slikovnica u Hrvatskoj i regiji o djeci s istospolnim roditeljima, a cilj joj je jačanje socijalne integracije djece koja imaju istospolne roditelje te promicanje tolerancije i poštovanja različitosti. Slikovnica je namijenjena djeci predškolske dobi, a prikazuje sličice iz života dvoje djece, Ane i Roka i njihovih obitelji.
Available: https://www.dugineobitelji.com/slikovnica/moja-dugina-obitelj/
Moja dugina obitelj
by Ivo Šegota
illus. by Borna Nikola Žeželj
Language: Croatian
Zagreb: Udruga Dugine obitelji, 2017.
[10], [10] str. : ilustr. ; 20x20 cm.
ISBN: 9789535983903
Summary: Slikovnica je djelo autora Ive Šegote i Maje Škvorc te ilustratora Borne Nikole Žeželja. Ovo je prva slikovnica u Hrvatskoj i regiji o djeci s istospolnim roditeljima, a cilj joj je jačanje socijalne integracije djece koja imaju istospolne roditelje te promicanje tolerancije i poštovanja različitosti. Slikovnica je namijenjena djeci predškolske dobi, a prikazuje sličice iz života dvoje djece, Ane i Roka i njihovih obitelji.
Available: https://www.dugineobitelji.com/slikovnica/moja-dugina-obitelj/
Cuando amamos cantamos = When we love someone we sing to them
by Ernesto Javier Martínez
illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez
translated by Jorge Gabriel Martínez Feliciano
Language: Spanish
San Francisco, CA: Reflection Press, [2018].
38 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9781945289149; 1945289147
Summary: A reclamation of the Mexican serenata tradition, follow the story of a young boy who asks his father if there is a song for a boy who loves a boy.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/When-Love-Someone-Sing-Them/dp/1945289147/
Stonewall : a building. an uprising. a revolution
by Rob Sanders
illus. by Jamey Christoph
Language: English
New York: Random House, [2019].
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
ISBN: 9781524719524; 1524719528
Summary: Describes the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and details the history of LGBTQ rights since the riots.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Stonewall-Building-Revolution-Rob-Sanders/dp/1524719528/
Verliefd is verliefd : over homoseksualiteit
by Martine F. Delfos
Language: Dutch
Bussum : Van Waarden Produkties, ©2002.
33 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
ISBN: 9075564570; 9789075564570
Summary: Hoe voel je je als je verliefd wordt op iemand van hetzelfde geslacht ? Informatie over homoseksualiteit: hoe vertel je het aan anderen, de reactie van je omgeving, de rol van het geloof e.d. Met roodbruin-witte tekeningen.
Available: https://www.bol.com/nl/p/verliefd-is-verliefd/1001004001650450/
זוג יונים בנים /
Zug yonim banim
by שטכמן, נדב, 1974- Nadav Shekhṭman Polishuḳ; Hagit Gaon
Language: Hebrew
Publisher: צבעונים, Tel Aviv : Tsivʻonim, [2010].
[24] pages : color illustrations ; 19 x 25 cm.
ISBN: 9789657187951; 9657187958
Available: https://www.steimatzky.co.il/%D7%A0%D7%93%D7%91-%D7%A9%D7%98%D7%9B%D7%9E%D7%9F/%D7%96%D7%95%D7%92-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%91%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%9D.html
"What's 'gay'?" asked Mae
by Brian McNaught
illus. by Dave Woodford
Language: English
[Place of publication not identified] : [Brian McNaught], [2018].
33 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9781719918121; 1719918120
Summary: Children often ask questions about sex that make many of us uncomfortable. And yet, they need age-appropriate, honest, meaningful answers. Brian McNaught has the perfect response to "What's 'Gay'?" Named the "godfather of gay diversity training" by the New York Times, Brian has traveled the world to answer such questions from adults who are asking for themselves, as much as for their children. In this book, his ninth on the subject, Brian provides a thoughtful, easy to understand answer to the often asked question, "What's 'Gay'?" This fun, beautiful, wise book is a perfect resource ,for parents , counselors, teachers, clergy, and anyone else who offers guidance to individuals from age 4 to infinity. Young Mae, and her cousin, Ray, find the answer to their questions from the birds that are perched in their garden. "What's 'Gay'?" "It's a way to love," said the Turtle Dove. And then, more questions need answering.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Gay-Asked-Mae/dp/1719918120/
Bunny Dog
by Connie Elliano
illus. by Laurie Barrows
Language: English
Tall Clover Press, 2018.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1732469504; 9781732469501
Summary: Is this a bunny that howls? Is this a dog that hops? It's Bunny Dog!! With tall floppy ears and a tail that wags, Bunny Dog gently shows your child that no matter who you are, it's okay to just be yourself.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Bunny-Dog-Connie-Elliano/dp/1732469504/
I Love My Two Moms
written and illustrated by Jules Fox
Language: English
Independently published, 2018.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1790678722; 9781790678723
Summary: Kalen is an average mixed-race kid living on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. He really loves both his moms, and his estranged dad who was asked to move away. This is his story about what family means to him.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-My-Two-Moms-Sprouts/dp/1790678722/
¡Dos papás es OK!: - Diversidad familiar con lenguaje sencillo y bellas imágenes
by MyQueerNotes; LadyBee; RainbowCollection
Language: Spanish
Independently published, 2018.
56 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1790928710; 9781790928712
Available: https://www.amazon.com/¡Dos-papás-OK-Diversidad-imágenes/dp/1790928710/
Love makes a family
by Sophie Beer
Language: English
Richmond, Victoria: Little Hare Books, an imprint of Hardie Grant Egmont, [2018] ©2018.
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9781760502225 1760502227
Summary: Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there's one thing that makes a family a family... and that's love.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Makes-Family-Sophie-Beer/dp/052555422X/
Wrapped in a blanket of blue
by Joy Shepherd
illus. by Karalee Hammes
Language: English
[Toronto?] : [publisher not identified], 2018.
24 unnumbered pages : illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9781978049567 1978049560
Summary: Up to 10% of people identify that they are attracted to people of the same sex. These feelings of attraction are often first experienced in childhood and early adolescence. Wrapped In a Blanket of Blue offers a tender and sensitive portrayal of the questions and uncertainty children can go through as they are exploring their understanding of their own sexual orientation. This story underscores the importance of being honest and true to one’s own feelings and the value of affirmations by others. This story also provides an excellent starting point for conversations between children and their parents about their own emerging feelings and/or their understanding of others with those feelings.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Wrapped-Blanket-Blue-Book-Shepherd/dp/1978049560/
George & Will have a baby : the gift of family
by Iréné Celcer
illus. by Horacio Gatto
Language: English
Niskayuna, New York: Graphite Press, [2019].
pages cm.
ISBN: 9781938313240; 1938313240
Summary: George and Will read to their son, Matthew, the story of how they decided to become fathers, found a doctor, an egg donor, and a surrogate to help them, and gave life to their beloved baby boy. Includes note for parents and professionals.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/George-Will-Have-Baby-Family/dp/1938313240/
Cakemates
by Olivia Arlene
illus. by Karen Gilstrap
Language: English
[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2019. ©2019.
1 volume (unpaged) ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780359334612; 035933461X
Summary: Join Joe, the joyful blue cupcake on his journey to finding a cakemate! Joe will meet new cakes and travel from Sweetsville to Sugartown! But ... will he find what he is looking for? Will Joe find his cakemate? Cakemates is a colorful, beautifully illustrated book about fearlessly embrasing who you are and finding your own happiness.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Cakemates-Olivia-Arlene/dp/035933461X/
Just Call Me Kyle
by Anna Casamento Arrigo
illus. by John Richson
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1796595691; 9781796595697
Summary: A touching, emotionally charged story of a young boy, Kyle, who is a very unique boy constantly bullied by his peers for his style. He looks to his dad for the constant support!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Call-Kyle-Casamento-Arrigo/dp/1796595691/
A plan for Pops
by Heather Smith
illus. by Brooke Kerrigan
Language: English
[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2019] ©2019.
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 24 cm.
ISBN: 1459816145; 9781459816145
Summary: "In this illustrated picture book, a child helps their grandparents deal with a difficult change in abilities."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Plan-Pops-Heather-Smith/dp/1459816145/
I Will Be Me
by Kristy Ware
illus. by Haley Arnold
Language: English
Strength & Soul Press, 2019.
35 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1999456912; 9781999456917
Summary: Who says you can't build skyscrapers while dressed in a tutu? Who say's you can't play dolls by day and score goals at soccer by night? I Will Be Me, takes you and your little one on an adventure of playing make-believe... or is it real? With clever rhymes and cheerful art, you'll be eager to flip the pages and see what comes next. The main child in this story is gender-neutral, so all children can identify with them. This book celebrates both creativity and diversity. Parents will love the message of self-confidence, and kids will love the imaginative scenes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Be-Me-Kristy-Ware/dp/1999456912/
Why We Fly the Rainbow
by Miss Minty Beets
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2019.
33 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
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SBN: 1724503782; 9781724503787
Summary: Why We Fly the Rainbow presents the rainbow Pride flag, the people it represents and why we fly it, in a way that's easy for young readers to follow. The book is narrated by two cheerful jellybeans, as they discuss the LGBTQ+ initials, the various iterations of the pride flag and what it means to be a good friend. Through a casual conversation between these happy candies, we learn about acceptance, diversity and the concept of pride. The bright, colourful illustrations are eye-catching for kids and add another layer to the story, as all of the jellybeans, in different sizes, shapes and colours, with different interests and abilities, are ultimately, the same. This is the third book from Miss Minty Beets.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Rainbow-Miss-Minty-Beets/dp/1724503782/
Leah Changes the World
by Samantha Tamburello
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
42 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1798840855; 9781798840856
Summary: An adventure in the imaginative mind of Leah Cooke. The young daughter of 2 mothers decides the way to change the world is to teach others the golden rule.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Leah-Changes-World-Samantha-Tamburello/dp/1798840855/
Pride colors
by Robin Stevenson
Language: English
[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2019].
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 x 18 cm.
ISBN: 9781459820708; 1459820703
Summary: "In this photographic concept book, babies and toddlers are introduced to the PRIDE flag and the meaning behind each color."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Pride-Colors-Robin-Stevenson/dp/1459820703/
My Two Forever Dads
by Bryony Irving
illus. by Kev Oubridge
Language: English
Hug Your Heart Books, 2019.
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1999339665; 9781999339661
Summary: MY TWO FOREVER DADS. A lively, fun, heart-warming poem-story book for adopted children and their families. Also suitable for children interested in alternative families and in families made from love. This book tells the story of a child delighting in her two adoptive fathers. Suitable for children aged 4-10. It briefly mentions the previous foster home and the Court Adoption Day. Mostly this book enjoys the many aspects of being an adopted parent and of being a child with 2 fab Dads.Bryony Irving is an adoption therapist and has been working with adopted children for 20 years. Other books in the Let's Celebrate Adoption Series are My Two Mums, Daddy Wishing, 10 Big Wishes and Rainbow Remembering. Also available is The Fizzy Friends series of therapy stories for children with emotional problems. Please see www.hugyourheartbooks.com for more details of these books.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/FOREVER-DADS-Lets-Celebrate-Adoption/dp/1999339665/
El niño que quería usar vestido
by Kelsy Quiroz Sanchez
Language: Spanish
[Spain]: BABIDI-BU, 2019.
ISBN: 8417097740; 9788417097745
Summary: Un día el pequeño Ramón expresó su deseo de vestirse con ropa similar a la de su hermana, y sus padres comenzaron a lidiar con el dilema de dejarlo o no usar vestido. La familia de Ramón emprende un proceso lleno de emociones para entender a su hijo, sus necesidades y gustos no convencionales. Esto les llevará a comprender a Ramoncito como persona, y a respetar sus diferencias. VALORES IMPLÍCITOS: Este cuento tiene como finalidad el enseñar a niños y adultos a practicar el respeto y comprensión ante distintas personalidades, y entender que la igualdad entre seres humanos es un principio que debemos cosechar para ver lo positivo en la diversidad.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/niño-quería-vestido-Próxima-aparición/dp/8417097740/
My Mommy is Gay: And I Love Her That Way
written and illustrated by S. Marrie
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1092222448; 9781092222440
Summary: A sweet little story about small children that love their mother. An excellent way to celebrate family in the LGBT community.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Mommy-Gay-Love-That/dp/1092222448/
What Am I?: A Child's Story about Gender Confusion
by Eric J. Allen; Jessica L. Allen
Language: English
Eric Allen, 2019.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0578482975; 9780578482972
Summary: WHAT AM I is a story about gender confusion from a child's perspective. The child questions their likes, feelings, and how they act in terms of gender norms, expectations and stereotyping. Follow along as they come to the realization that they're both ordinary and extraordinary!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Am-Childs-Gender-Confusion/dp/0578482975/
Our rainbow
by Little Bee Books
Language: English
New York, NY: Little Bee Book, an imprint of Bonnier Publishlishing USA, 2019. ©2019
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 9781499809343; 1499809344
Summary: Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow. Now, Our Rainbow can teach toddlers all about the meaning of each color of the pride flag. Told in simple, engaging text and paired with bright illustrations, this board book teaches the youngest of readers all about the colors of this rainbow and the simple acts of kindness that can brighten up our world! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Rainbow-Little-Bee-Books/dp/1499809344/
Rainbow : a first book of pride
by Michael Genhart
illus. by Anne Passchier
Language: English
Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2019] ©2019.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781433830877; 1433830876
Summary: "Children from different kinds of families demonstrate the original meanings of the colors in the rainbow flag, and then come together at a Pride parade."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-First-Michael-Genhart-PhD/dp/1433830876/
Bad Boy Can and The Recycling Man
by Paul Ledford
Language: English
Independently published, 2019.
37 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1099691141; 9781099691140
Summary: Children can learn about caring for the environment and human relationships. The story also has subtle characteristics to make it LGBT-friendly.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Boy-Can-Recycling-Man/dp/1099691141/
