Sunday, February 28, 2016

אני רק רוצה להיות אני

אני רק רוצה להיות אני (I just want to be me)
by Galit Tzuk 
illus. by Liron Robin Moses 
Language: Hebrew 
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
More information: http://awiderbridge.org/first-childrens-book-on-being-transgender-to-be-released-in-israel/ 
More information: http://gogay.co.il/item.php?id=19459

Friday, February 19, 2016

An orphan no more : the true story of a boy

An Orphan No More: The True Story of a Boy 
by Jerry and Jordan Windle 
illus. by Hollie Hibbert
Jerry Windle, 2011.
20 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780578095592
Summary: An Orphan No More: The True Story of a Boy: chapter one celebrates the concept that love is love. Rodney has long dreamed of being a parent. Although he is told that he cannot be a parent alone, fate has much more in store. Rodney discovers that a selfless act of protection actually becomes his first step toward fatherhood. Little Jordy, an orphaned duckling, has discoveries of his own: he learns the meaning of love, of family, and what it's like to feel the pain of being different. Through a bedtime story, Jordy learns of his namesake, a little boy named Jordan, who was also orphaned as a baby. Will similar beginnings lead to similar fates? Only time will tell. 
Available: http://anorphannomore.com/

I am loved right where I am

I am loved right where I am 
written and illus. by Jason Galvez 
Tate Publishing, 2014. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1630633038 ; 9781630633035 
Summary: Sylvia is a special girl who knows all about how family love comes in different colors, forms, types, and sizes. She has a lot of friends--each with a unique family makeup. Maybe your family has some things in common with that of Sylvia's friends, or maybe yours is very different. No matter what type of family you come from, Sylvia wants you to know that is exactly where you belong, and that you are LOVED! 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Am-Loved-Right-Where/dp/1630633038

My family and yours

My family and yours 
by Amanda Audit 
illus. by Ermine Arslan 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2013. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1490919031 ; 9781490919034
Summary: Playing house has never been so much fun! Sarah and Sophie learn about what makes a family special through their play. 
Available: http://www.amandaaudit.com/buy-now/

Monday, February 8, 2016

Mummy and Mumma get married

Mummy and Mumma get married
by Roz Hopkins and Natalie Winter
illus. by Cara King
Language: English
[Australia]: Captain Honey, 2016.
32. p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780994211620
Summary: Marriage equality. It’s the topic of the moment. Inspired by progress in the rest of the world, and galvanised by the lack of it in Australia, publisher Roz Hopkins and designer Natalie Winter wrote this sweet, uplifting story about a little girl who plans a big surprise wedding for her mummies.
Available: http://mummyandmummagetmarried.com.au/

Friday, February 5, 2016

Normal Norman

Normal Norman 
by Tara Lazar 
illus. by S. britt 
Language: English 
New York : Sterling Books, 2016. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9781454913214 ; 1454913215 
Summary: What is "normal?" That's the question an eager young scientist, narrating her very first book, hopes to answer. Unfortunately, her exceedingly "normal" subject—an orangutan named Norman—turns out to be exceptionally strange. He speaks English, sleeps in a bed, loves his stuffed toy, goes bananas over pizza, and even deep-sea dives! Oh, no: what's a "normal" scientist to do? A humorous look at the wackiness that makes us all special— and a gentle reminder that "normal" can't ever be defined! 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Normal-Norman-Tara-Lazar/dp/1454913215