¡Nos gustamos!

¡Nos gustamos! 
by Juanolo 
Language: Spanish 
Vilanova i la Geltrú : Scena, 2004. 
[14] f. : il. col.; 17 cm. 
ISBN: 8460922014 ; 9788460922018 
Full-text available: http://ceip.edu.uy/IFS/documentos/2014/sexual/materiales/Cuento_Nos_gustamos.pdf

A dream come true : talking to your child about assisted reproduction

A dream come true : talking to your child about assisted reproduction
Christo Zouves, M.D ; with Linda Attell and Holly Bea
illustrated by Sarah Fox.
Language: English
Daly City, CA. : Zouves Fertility Center, 2004.
27 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 0976473801; 9780976473800
My Annotation: Written by a reproductive endocrinologist, this book aims to explain the basics of human reproduction as well as assisted reproduction when and why there might be a need for it. It introduces children to some very big words like “intracytoplasmic sperm injection” and “sperm chromatin structure assay,” as well as the more common terms found in children’s books on ART, like in vitro fertilization, egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy. Unlike other children’s books on ART, this book is narrated by several children who were all conceived in different ways. There is Michael, a twin, conceived via IVF. There is PJ, conceived via egg donation. There is Sophie, brought into the world via surrogacy. And there are Katie and Mei Lin, both conceived via IUI and donor insemination, Katie to a heterosexual couple, and Mei Lin to a lesbian couple. In these vignettes, all the children explain the reasons where and why that particular ART method was used to conceive them, for example, Michael’s mom’s eggs “couldn’t travel through her tubes” and his dad’s sperm “couldn’t swim to the egg” so mom’s eggs and dad’s sperm were put in a petri dish where they could join together to form an embryo. The book includes a glossary though it does not include the term IUI even though it is introduced in the book. The last few pages are devoted to spaces for family photos, the names of the doctors who helped bring them into the world, the names of the helpers, and a picture of the ultrasound, clearly acknowledging all the work that went into bringing them into the world and to “shift their focus from making a family to being a family.” Cartoon drawings resembling children’s drawings depict no nudity. Recommended for children ages 5-8. 
Available: http://www.goivf.com

When I grow up

When I grow up 
by Jo S. Kittinger 
illus. by Margeaux Lucas 
Language: English 
New York : Children's Press, ©2004. 
23 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm. 
ISBN: 0516246453 ; 9780516246451 
Summary: A young girl contemplates the many things she can be when she grows up, including a truck driver or President. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0516246453

Pearl's Christmas present

Pearl's Christmas present 
written and illus. by Thomas Wurst 
Language: English 
[United States] : Pearl and Dotty, ©2004. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9780977244102 ; 0977244105 
Summary: Pearl is a little boy who wants to be a girl. As he and his family set off to visit Santa at the department store Pearl wonders what gift he should wish for. 
Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/cocaseattle/sets/72157606531541277/

Jo im roten Kleid

Jo im roten Kleid 
written and illus. by Jens Thiele 
Language: German 
Wuppertal : P. Hammer, ©2004. 
25 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 31 cm. 
ISBN: 3872949497; 9783872949493 
Summary: Ein Junge in einem Kleid? Rot und mit einem tiefen Ausschnitt? "Jo im roten Kleid" ist die Geschichte eines coming out, die Geschichte eines neuen Helden, der viel Mut aufbringen muss, um er selbst zu sein. Jens Thiele hat Jo mit Scherenschnitten und Collagen in eine Welt gesetzt, die ihn wütend verfolgt, ihm aber auch mit liebevoller Bewunderung begegnet. Am Ende geht der Junge gestärkt aus dem Konflikt hervor. 
Available: http://www.amazon.de/Jo-roten-Kleid-Jens-Thiele/dp/3872949497/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358785079&sr=1-1

Before you were born : our wish for a baby

618.178

RG134 .G75 2004
Before you were born : our wish for a baby 
by Janice Grimes
illustrations by Mary Moye-Rowley 
Language: English 
Webster, Iowa : X, Y, and Me, ©2004. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 0975502883; 9780975502884

$14.97
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Review: Each book in this series presents a different conception story. Written by a nurse, this is the story of a baby bear who loves to hear the story of how he was born. Though mommy and daddy bear had trouble having him, they were finally able to have him with the help of a “nice man called a donor.” Excellent illustrations. High-quality paper.

others in the series:
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of An IVF Baby
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of A Frozen Embryo
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of Donor Insemination
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of A Donor Egg
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of Donor Sperm (IVF)
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of A Gestational Carrier
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of Surrogacy
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: The Story Of A Donor Embryo
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: A Baby Conceived For Female Partners
Before You Were Born…..Our Wish for a Baby: A Baby Conceived For Male Partners
Available: http://xyandme.com/

The boy who cried fabulous

The boy who cried fabulous
by Lesléa Newman
illustrated by Peter Ferguson
Language: English 
Berkeley, Calif. : Tricycle Press, ©2004.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781582461014; 9781582462240  
Worldcat summary: A young boy's fascination with everything he sees around him causes him to be late and upsets his parents, until they come to realize his special gift.

http://www.lesleakids.com/index.html

A fire engine for Ruthie

A fire engine for Ruthie
by Lesléa Newman
illustrated by Cyd Moore
Language: English
New York : Clarion Books, ©2004.
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 0618159894; 9780618159895  
Summary: Ruthie's Nana suggests playing tea party and fashion show during their visit, but Ruthie is much more interested in the vehicles that a neighbor boy is playing with as they pass his house each day.
http://www.lesleakids.com

Elena's serenade

Elena's serenade 
by Campbell Geeslin 
illus. by Ana Juan 
Language: English 
New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, ©2004. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 0689849087; 9780689849084
Summary: In Mexico, a little girl disguised as a boy, sets out for Monterrey determined to master the art of glassblowing, and in the process, experiences self-discovery along the way. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Serenade-Americas-Childrens-Literature-Commended/dp/0689849087/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354725553&sr=8-1&keywords=9780689849084

Jean a deux mamans

Jean a deux mamans 
by Ophélie Texier 
Language: French 
Paris : L'École des loisirs, 2004. 
[20] p. : ill. en coul. ; 17 cm.
ISBN: 221107457X; 9782211074575 
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Jean-deux-mamans-Oph%C3%A9lie-Texier/dp/221107457X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354731397&sr=1-1

Un mariage vraiment gai

Un mariage vraiment gai 
by Muriel Douru 
Language: French 
Paris : Ed. gaies et lesbiennes, 2004. 
[24] p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 2912706254; 9782912706256
Summary: Charlotte a deux papas qui s'aiment. Or, un jour, à l'école, Barnabé traite Dimitri de " PD ". Désormais, elle n'aura qu'un but, faire découvrir à ses amis la vérité sur sa famille. Et la grande nouvelle que vont lui annoncer ses papas, ce jour-là, va l'aider dans sa quête de tolérance... 
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Mariage-vraiment-Gai-Muriel-Douru/dp/2912706254/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354720090&sr=8-1

Carly, she's still my daddy

Carly : she's still my daddy 
by Mary Boenke 
illus. by Dolores Dudley 
Language: English 
[S.l.] : Transgender Network of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, ©2004. 
20 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Summary: Tommy tells the story of his father's transition from Carl to Carly. He learns about other trans persons -- female to male, intersex, crossdressers, and those who live in the middle. The reactions of playmates, grandparents, and the child's mother are represented. Benchmarks of Carly's full transition are built into the story.

King & King & family

King & King & family 
by Linda de Haan; Stern Nijland
translated by Abigail Samoun 
Language: English 
Berkeley ; Toronto : Tricycle Press, ©2004. 
[30] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 1582461139; 9781582461137
Summary: King Lee and King Bertie take a honeymoon trip to the jungle and bring home a surprise. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/King-Family-Linda-Haan/dp/1582461139/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354716850&sr=1-1&keywords=9781582461137

Mom and Mum are getting married!

Mom and Mum are getting married! 
by Ken Setterington
illus. by Alice Priestley 
Language: English 
Toronto : Second Story Press, ©2004. 
[24] p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 1896764843; 9781896764849
Summary: When Rosie finds out that her two mothers are planning to get married, she has only one worry-- will she get to be a flower girl? 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Mom-Mum-are-Getting-Married/dp/1896764843/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354614775&sr=1-1&keywords=9781896764849

What are parents?

What are parents? 
by Kyme Fox-Lee; Susan Fox-Lee 
illus. by Randy Jennings 
Language: English 
Antelope, CA : StoryTyme Pub., ©2004. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0975369903; 9780975369906
Summary: "Playfully rhyming words and beautifully illustrated pictures lead a child through a journey to discovering diversity while learning to accept their unique family ..."--Jacket. 
Available: http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780975369906

One dad, two dads, brown dad, blue dads

One dad, two dads, brown dad, blue dads 
by Johnny Valentine 
illus. by Melody Sarecky 
Language: English 
Los Angeles, Calif. : Alyson Wonderland, 2004. 
[32] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 1555838480; 9781555838485
Summary: Two children, one with two blue dads and one with a more traditional family, compare notes and wonder what is so different about dads who are blue. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/One-Dad-Dads-Brown-Blue/dp/1555838480/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354622637&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555838485

My house

My house 
by Brenna Harding; Vicki Harding 
illus. by Chris Bray-Cotton 
Language: English 
Sydney, Australia : KBO Printing Solutions, 2004. 
12 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0958129002; 9780958129008 
Available: http://www.womensbookshop.co.nz/products/45187-MyHouse-9780958129008

While you were sleeping

While you were sleeping
by Stephanie Burks
illustrations by Kelli Bienvenu
Language: English
Victoria, B.C. : Trafford, ©2004.
[13] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 1412028531; 9781412028530
Amazon summary: While You Were Sleeping, written by Stephanie Burks, is a story that lovingly describes the day that two women learn that a birthmother has chosen them to adopt a newborn baby boy. While their future son sleeps through his first hours of life, his new mothers experience all of the joy and anticipation of their new life together. It shows the excitement of the new parents as they hear of their son's birth and drive to the hospital to meet him for the first time. Charming and colorful illustrations by Kelli Bienvenu convey the warmth of this story from beginning to end, showing the moments that the adoptive parents meet their newborn son, sing him lullabies and arrive home, where the family pets are introduced to the newest member of their family. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/While-Were-Sleeping-Stephanie-Burks/dp/1412028531/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354626122&sr=1-1&keywords=9781412028530

The daddy machine

The daddy machine 
by Johnny Valentine 
illus. by Lynette Schmidt 
Language: English 
Los Angeles, Calif. : Alyson Wonderland, 2004. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 1555838871; 9781555838874
Summary: Two children who have two mothers dream of what it would be like to have a father and pretend to invent a daddy machine. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Machine-Johnny-Valentine/dp/1555838871/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354626357&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555838874

Flying free

Flying free 
by Jennifer C Gregg 
illus. by Jana Richards 
Language: English 
North Charleston, SC : BookSurge, 2004. 
28, [1] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 1594579725; 9781594579721
Worldcat summary: Narrated by a firefly captured by a five-year-old girl named Violet, who plans to use the firefly as her nightlight. Violet's mommies, Mommy Blue and Mama Red, go along with the idea, but the firefly refuses to live in a glass jar. After several attempts, the firefly devises the ultimate escape plan. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Free-Jennifer-C-Gregg/dp/1594579725/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354580403&sr=1-1&keywords=9781594579721