Life with Daddy... and his Boyfriend

 

Life with Daddy... and his Boyfriend 

by Noreen Spagnol 

illus. by Hannah Spagnol and Tayleigh Spagnol

Language: English 

Friesen Press, 2019. 

36 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 1525545051 ; 9781525545054 

Summary: This is the second book in the series of "Life with..." Kids' Books. Once again, the book was illustrated by two young girls and is an interactive story representing a child's viewpoint of what life must look like when daddy is dating a man. This book is intended to help teachers share details about diversity in families, as well as fathers assisting their children to understand and appreciate the relationship between their father and his new boyfriend. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Daddy-Boyfriend-Noreen-Spagnol/dp/1525545051/

אַבָּא וְאַבָּא יָצְאוּ לַדֶּרֶךְ

אַבָּא וְאַבָּא יָצְאוּ לַדֶּרֶךְ 
by Dvir Dahan 
illus. by Roi Rahamim 
Language: Hebrew 
[Israel]: 2019. 
p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 
Summary: 
Available: https://headstart.co.il/project/54805#utm_source=instagram_page_01_12&utm_medium=instagram&utm_campaign=HS_Dvir_Dahan_54805

Lennox Learns about Love

Lennox Learns about Love 
written and illustrated by T. J. Watkins 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1090658834 ; 9781090658838 
Summary: LGBT Equality has come a long way in our lifetimes, but we still have more to go. It's important for the coming generations to have a healthy view of different sexual orientations. Whether it’s for understanding the people around them (in their own families or elsewhere), or to understand themselves a little later in life, this could be a good start. This book is very kid-friendly; it is simply about love. Enjoy, for you and the little ones in your life! 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lennox-Learns-about-Love-Watkins/dp/1090658834

What Am I?

What Am I? 
by Eric Allen and Jessica Allen
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
24 p. : col. il. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1095158481 ; 9781095158487 
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 stereotypes. Follow along as they come to the realization that they're both ordinary and extraordinary! 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WHAT-AM-I-Eric-Allen/dp/1095158481

Beez The Lizard: And Her First Day at School

Beez The Lizard: And Her First Day at School 
by Adam Gharavi  
illus. by Mare-Liis Balles
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1088468314 ; 9781088468319 
Summary: Beez the Lizard, is a kitten with an identity struggle. She truly believes that she is a lizard. Due to this belief, she dresses like a lizard and is absolutely insistent she be treated as one. With the help of her “Dad”, she enrolls in the local school. She quickly finds out that not everyone is willing to accept her. Beez deals with bullying, loneliness, isolation, and finally redemption, learning that being true to yourself is the best way to be. Somewhere inside all of us, there is a Beez. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beez-Lizard-Her-First-School/dp/1088468314

Dracula Spectacular

Dracula Spectacular 
by Lucy Rowland 
illus. by Ben Mantle 
Language: English 
Macmillan Children's Books, 2019. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1509845976 ; 9781509845972 
Summary: t’s tough being a vampire when you’re more giggles and glitter than beastly and bitter. But will Dracula Boy dare to follow his heart and live life in technicolour? Full of spooks and sparkles, Dracula Spectacular is a heart-warming story about learning to be brave, kind and above all, proud to be yourself. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dracula-Spectacular-Lucy-Rowland/dp/1509845976

The Pledge of Acceptance

The Pledge of Acceptance 
by Joseph and Marita Fox
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1797428616 ; 9781797428611 
Summary: In December 2018, Second Lady Karen Pence accepted a teaching position at Immanuel Christian School that required her to sign a pledge stating that marriage could only exist between a man and a woman. This pledge not only discriminates against the LGBTQ community by barring its members from becoming students and teachers at that school, but it also runs counter to the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution and the 2015 Supreme Court ruling that holds that same-sex couples possess the fundamental right to marry. As a result, the pledge that Second Lady Karen Pence and her fellow teachers made is not only inaccurate, but also unconstitutional. Joseph & Marita Fox's well-timed and compassionate picture book helps children explore the meanings of "love," "marriage," and "liberty" and instills in them a culture of inclusion and acceptance rather than one of exclusion and condemnation. In so doing, "The Pledge of Acceptance" encourages kids to be active citizens in their society by soliciting their aid in helping the Second Lady of the United States come to terms with the constitutional meanings of love, liberty, and marriage—meanings that she is bound to honor and promote by virtue of her position as a representative of the United States of America and all of its peoples. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pledge-Acceptance-Joseph-Marita-Fox/dp/1797428616

Betty's ABC's

Betty's ABC's 
by Greta King 
illus. by Dane Eichinger
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
65 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1090886543 ; 9781090886545 
Summary: Join Betty as she takes you along with her on a fun-filled adventure of learning the ABC's, with help from her mom's Judy and Linda, she discovers just how fun learning can be. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bettys-ABCs-Greta-King/dp/1090886543

Simon and Steven's Special Surprise

Simon and Steven's Special Surprise 
by Sarah Morrish and Kathryn Morrish 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1693566559 ; 9781693566554 
Summary: Written by a mother-daughter duo, Simon and Steven's Special Surprise is based on the real-life tale of two male penguins who wanted to have a baby for themselves. Featuring beautiful watercolour illustrations, this book is a simple and accessible way of teaching children all about sharing, community, and equality. Join Simon and Steven as they search for an egg of their own! 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Simon-Stevens-Special-Surprise-Morrish/dp/1693566559/

I Love Pink! (A Trans Tale)

I Love Pink! (A Trans Tale) 
by Trina Casey 
Language: English 
This Real Life Books, 2019. 
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9083017109 ; 9789083017105 
Summary: I Love Pink is the story of Juanita and Kiana, two girls who support each other through life's challenges and learn to Always Speak Your Truth! Their differences don't get in the way of a deep friendship that eventually makes them family. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/I-Love-Pink-Trans-Tale/dp/9083017109

The Dreaded Groak: Overcoming prejudice and discrimination

The Dreaded Groak: Overcoming prejudice and discrimination 
by Peta Lemon 
illus. by Maria Dasic Todoric 
Language: English 
Quirky Picture Press, 2019. 
37 p. : col. ill. cm. 
ISBN: 1999956680 ; 9781999956684 
Summary: Time has come for Hazel the rat to leave his mum and make it on his own in the big, wide world. Hapless Hazel must learn how to build a nest and find food. Hazel must also watch out for the DREADED GROAK, the most feared and loathsome creature in the woods. When Hazel suddenly finds himself face to face with the dreaded groak, he is forced to confront his fears. He finds that sometimes things aren’t quite as they seem and those special friendships can be found in unexpected places. The Dreaded Groak is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book, suitable for children age 3-5 years or an early reader age 6+. It subtly introduces awareness of prejudice, discrimination (e.g. racism, disability or LGBT) and bullying and contains positive messages such as: • being aware of the effect of behaviour on others; • the importance of being kind; • facing up to and confronting one’s fears; • giving everyone a chance - those who don’t miss out; • never judging a book by its cover; • accepting and embracing other’s differences; • finding friendships in unexpected places. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Dreaded-Groak-Overcoming-prejudice-discrimination/dp/1999956680

Why Do Some Families Look Different?

Why Do Some Families Look Different? 
by Amber Rae Johnson 
illus. by Felipe Reis 
Language: English 
Urth Publishing, 2019. 
42 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0578225840 ; 9780578225845 
Summary: The Big Questions gentle book series addresses heavy topics in a kind and loving way that children can understand. Without agenda, it strives to teach our youngest generations how not everyone may think, act, or live the same, but we all deserve respect and acceptance. Why Do Some Families Look Different is the perfect book for every child! It demonstrates and talks about blended families with step/half-siblings, large families, small families, mixed ethnicity families, single-parent homes, same-sex parent homes, families where the parents are friends, and families where the parents don't get along. It is my hope that by normalizing differences, children will learn that not every family looks the same, and that's actually really wonderful! Since Big Questions books aim to be communication tools for families, we thought we would start including activity sheets within the books. This is something new with this book that we haven't done before. We hope you enjoy it!I would encourage you to find and follow the Big Questions book series on your favorite social media platform so you can stay up to date on all new releases. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Some-Families-Look-Different-Questions/dp/0578225840

Muffy was Fluffy

Muffy was Fluffy 
by Rikki Marie DuBois 
illus. by Denis Grenier 
Language: English 
Friesen Press, 2019. 
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1525556495 ; 9781525556494 
Summary: Many people are finding that the gender in which they were raised is not the one that they are comfortable with. Whether they are changing from male to female or female to male, these changes affect everybody in a person's life. The changes are required in order for the person to live fully and completely as their true selves. How does one explain to a young child why their loved one is changing their gender? "Muffy was Fluffy" was written to show young children how a beloved pet, Fluffy, is not comfortable with the way she was born, and in order to be truly happy, she must change into Muffy, the type of pet she was meant to be... 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Muffy-Fluffy-Rikki-Marie-DuBois/dp/1525556495

I'm a Parsnip!

I'm a Parsnip! 
by Edward Picot 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
53 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1709986395 ; 9781709986390 
Summary: Penny the Carrot realizes that actually, she's a parsnip. This is her story. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Parsnip-Edward-Picot/dp/1709986395/

Jesse's Dream Skirt

Jesse's Dream Skirt 
by Bruce Mack 
illus. by Marian Buchanan 
Language: English 
Zoetic Endeavors, 2019. 
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0994883749 ; 9780994883742 
Summary: Jesse is a little boy who likes to wear things that “whirl, twirl, flow and glow.” He dreams of a perfect skirt that fits him just right and has lots of colors that flow together when he spins. His mother helps him make his dream skirt and he wears it to daycare. How will the other children react? First published by Lollipop Power in 1979, this version of the author’s story has become a sought-after classic in progressive and anti-bullying education circles. In 1999, it was included in the lesson plan guide Preventing Prejudice, used in schools. Out of print for decades, it had been very hard to find an affordable copy – until now. The late author’s brothers and the book’s original illustrator are pleased to bring you a new edition, under the Zoetic Endeavours imprint, just in time to mark the 40th anniversary of the first book publication. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jesses-Dream-Skirt-Bruce-Mack/dp/0994883749

Where is Water?: The Mommy & Mama Family

Where is Water?: The Mommy & Mama Family 
written and illustrated by Etel Leit 
Language: English 
SignShine, 2019. 
43 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0988595214 ; 9780988595217 
Summary: Where is Water? is the story of a curious fish determined to learn where water is. When he finally asks the big question that seemingly no one can answer, he courageously embarks on a journey to find one. Curious Fish learns to believe in something he cannot see and realizes that the answer was with him all along. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Water-Mommy-Mama-Family/dp/0988595214/

Every Family Is Different: Even Animal Families!

Every Family Is Different: Even Animal Families! 
by Constance O'Connor and Natalia Rojas 
illus. by Lucy Poley 
Language: English 
Friesen Press, 2019. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1525557874 ; 9781525557873 
Summary: Lots of people feel this way. But you only have to look to the animal kingdom to realize that families come in all shapes and sizes. Some families are large, with lots of siblings. Some are small, with just a single parent and one child. Some have two mommies or two daddies, and some have parents who adopt children to call their own. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Family-Different-Animal-Families/dp/1525557874

Yala & Sunnie Meet Sam: A Gender Neutral Story in a New Age World

Yala & Sunnie Meet Sam: A Gender Neutral Story in a New Age World 
by Vikki Watkin 
illus. by Marc DuBois 
Language: English 
Tellwell Talent, 2019. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0228825202 ; 9780228825203 
Summary: The aim of this book is to raise questions and encourage conversation regarding some different ways of contending with racism, bullying, gender identity, friendships and social class issues among children and their families. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Yala-Sunnie-Meet-Sam-Neutral/dp/0228825202

I Have Two Dads

I Have Two Dads 
by Colleen LeMaire 
illus. by Marina Saumell 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1688205594 ; 9781688205598 
Summary: Families come in all shapes and sizes. The I Have Series believes every "Once Upon A Time" deserves a "Happily Ever After", and I Have Two Dads shows the beautiful love a same-sex family has for each other. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Two-Dads/dp/1688205594

Except When They Don't

Except When They Don't 
by Laura Gehl 
illus. by Joshua Heinsz 
Language: English 
little bee books, 2019. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1499808046 ; 9781499808049 
Summary: This rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with whatever toys they want to! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Except-When-They-Dont-Laura/dp/1499808046/