Mis dos papás
by Ignacio R. Floridi
illus. by Aldana Romanin
Language: Spanish
Ignacio R. Floridi, 2015.
Summary: Mis dos papás, es un libro infantil que cuenta la historia de un niño, que presenta a su familia de una manera divertida y amorosa e invita a presentar la tuya. El objetivo del libro es promocionar la diversidad familiar, y dar cuenta que hay tantas formas de ser familia,como personas que la integran. Las ilustraciones fueron confeccionadas a mano y pintadas con acuarelas.
Available: https://misdospapas.wordpress.com/
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
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/
Anoche hablé con la luna
by Maria Àngels Gil Vila
illus. by Mabel Piérola
Language: Spanish
Barcelona : Bellaterra, 2005.
32 p. il. col. 33 cm.
ISBN: 8472903028 ; 9788472903029
Summary: El miedo a la diferencia nos impide el conocimiento del otro y limita nuestras posibilidades de crecimiento personal. Como los padres de Paula no la dejan jugar con su amiga Marina, se pierde la oportunidad de conocer a una familia diferente de la suya, y una ocasión única de crecer y abrirse a la diferencia.
Available: https://www.libreriacomplices.com/libros/anoche-hable-con-la-luna/84-7290-302-8/
L'heure des parents
by Christian Bruel
illus. by Nicole Claveloux
Language: French
Paris : Etre, 1999.
[n.p.] ; 18 cm.
ISBN: 2844070124 ; 9782844070128
Summary: Un album où vont deux par deux des amours peu banales. De couple en couple, le héros (ou l'héroïne), resté hors-champ de l'album, se demande comment ils ont su qu'ils étaient faits l'un pour l'autre.
Available: http://www.editions-thierry-magnier.com/9782364742604-l-christian-bruel-nicole-claveloux-l-heure-des-parents.htm
Un air de familles : le grand livre des petites différences
by Béatrice Boutignon
Language: French
Paris : le Baron perché, impr. 2013.
1 vol. (non paginé [39] p.) : ill. en coul., couv. ill. en coul. ; 19 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 9782360800704 2360800701
Summary: Maman et moi, on vit toutes les deux dans la savane. Mes parents m'ont adopté quand j'étais tout petit. Papa et maman sont nés dans deux pays différents. Avec mes deux papas, on va souvent au musée. Nous, on n'a pas d'enfant. Les animaux de ce livre à jouer s'alignent par familles, toutes semblables et toutes différentes. Au lecteur de les distinguer grâce aux indices du texte. Des familles monoparentales aux "tribus", en passant par les familles homoparentales et recomposées, personne n'est laissé de côté ! Un album sensible et tendre pour s'amuser, mais aussi pour apprendre de nos différences.
Available: http://www.amazon.fr/Un-air-familles-petits-diff%C3%A9rences/dp/2360800701/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448718124&sr=8-1&keywords=Un+air+de+famille%2C+le+grand+livre+des+petites+diff%C3%A9rences
One family
by George Shannon
illus. by Blanca Gomez
Language: English
New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2015.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9780374300036 ; 0374300038
Summary: A family can be many things, in this story that introduces numbered groups from one to ten.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/One-Family-George-Shannon/dp/0374300038
What is a family? : a question and answer book
by Tamia Sheldon
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1623955270 ; 9781623955274
Summary: What makes a family anyway? Featuring Waldorf-style illustrations and depictions of families of all shapes, sizes and colors, this book gets kids talking about their own families while opening their eyes to the fact that even though families don’t always look the same, they all share one special thing—love.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4410135
What is a family?
written and illus. by Cher Erickson
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1941049249 ; 9781941049242
Summary: What Is A Family? was written for the purpose of teaching children that there are many different types of families. The book speaks from the perspective of children as they describe their families in a contemporary, as well as sensitive manner. It is meant to be read with an adult to help facilitate a child’s understanding of the issues presented in the book. With this understanding, the book strives to promote confidence and assurance to all children, that they can be proud of themselves and their family regardless of their particular family structure. At the conclusion, the main character achieves clarity and is able to answer the title question: What Is A Family?
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4976168
My family of 3 : Ma, Mommy, and me
by Amanda Clinkscales, Sharia Clinkscales
ill. by Bradley Eppinger
Contributions by Aaron Fletcher, Alisha Teague, Christie Collins, Narine Whyte
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2015.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1484101375 ; 9781484101377
Summary: his story is a glimpse into the lives of children with two moms. The story details every move from home to school and all of the fun moments in-between. The characters are life-like illustrations portraying families of different races. As the children take you on a journey through their lives, it is evident they are loved. This book serves as an example that all families are different, but equally as great!
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4159334
My little family
authored by Brittney R. Jackson from an idea by D. J. Dillard
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2015.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1517631262 ; 9781517631260
Summary: This is a story about a little girl, and what the word "family" means to her. Families come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. Every family is unique, but at the end of the day family is love and that's all that matters.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5776721
Bentley The Bunny : Bentley learns that LOVE is LOVE
by Jamie Bachelis
ill. by Camy De Mario
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2015.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1517331501 ; 9781517331504
Summary: In today's world, families are not all traditional. When two people care about each other, they deserve the right to be together just like any other couple. In this book, Bentley helps young children understand that they may meet friends who have two parents of the same sex, and that it may be different from their own experience, but it doesn't mean it is wrong. Loving someone is a feeling that comes from the heart. We can make it easier on children if there is acceptance instead of intolerance when it comes to love.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5736963
Two mums and a menagerie
by Carolyn Robertson
ill. by Patricia De Villiers
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2015.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0993115314 ; 9780993115318
Summary: Many families are different, this one has Two Mums. They have plenty of space and plenty of love, but will the Mums and their children be able to manage their ever expanding animal family? A fun and lively book with delightful illustrations that presents a same sex family in a positive way. A fantastic read for children from lgbt families and adopted children. This story complements other books that present families in a more traditional light. Two Mums and a Menagerie is a great resource for schools and educationalists who want to broaden perspectives on the different types of loving families that exist today.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/5795809
Our baby
by Margaret Wild
illus. by Karen Blair
Language: English
Adelaide, S. Aust. Working Title Press, 2015.
p. : cm.
ISBN: 9781921504785 : 1921504781
Summary: Babies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and from all sorts of families. Some babies have a mum and a dad. Some babies have a mum, and a dad who lives elsewhere. Others have two mums or two dads. Some babies have milky mouths, snotty noses or tiny shrimp toes. Others have tufty hair, dandelion hair or no hair at all. All babies like doing different things - such as going to the park, to cafes or playgroups. Or staying at home and painting on walls, playing peek-a-boo, or reading. This warm and funny book told through the eyes of an older sister looks at the richness and diversity of family life today, and celebrates the many, many different babies who are so special to their families.
Available: http://www.bookdepository.com/Our-Baby-Margaret-Wild/9781921504785
Two small eggs
by Stella Mpelia
illus. by Smaragda Magou
Language: Greek
Oranio Tokso Families, 2014.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9786188111301
Blog post about what looks like the first children's book published in Greek about families with same-sex parents: http://ouraniotoksofamilies.blogspot.com/2014/06/lgbt-students-make-difference-in-greece.html
Ebbe leker familj
by Petra Nilsson
illus. by Johanna Arpiainen
Language: Swedish
Borgholm, Sweden : Vombat Förlag, 2015.
Summary: Ebbe är fem år. Idag ska han leka familj med sina kompisar på förskolan. Men hur ska familjen se ut? Barnen är inte riktigt överens. Ebbe tycker att det ska vara en förälder, Iris tycker att det ska vara två mammor. Karl säger att barnen ska ha mamma-vecka och pappa-vecka … Läs om hur det blir när både kärn- och stjärnfamiljsbarn leker familj. Den här boken är en uppföljare till ”Ebbe och ägget”, berättelsen om Ebbe och hans mamma som blivit en familj genom donation.
Available: http://www.vombatforlag.se/butik/ebbe-leker-familjmaj/
Families Come In Many Different Shapes, Sizes, and Colors
written and illus. by Ryan LaLonde
Language: English
Families Come In Many Different Shapes, Sizes, & Colors, 2011.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0615472001 ; 9780615472003
Summary: Whether you want to kick-start your toddlers color and shape recognition or just tell a good story with a heart-warming lesson, Families Come In Many Different Shapes, Sizes, & Colors fits the bill. The vibrant and playful illustrations offer new discoveries in every read. With a message that love makes a family and that true friendships can be built through acceptance and understanding – any child would be lucky to experience this book. Ryan LaLonde has been drawing and telling stories from the age of three. In a family journal kept from an early age, Ryan stated yearly that he wanted to be a teacher or an artist. This, his first book, is a harmonious fusion of his childhood dreams – not only is it an expression of art and creativity but also a story that teaches many lessons. Whether learning an array of colors or the gambit of shapes, the book brings them to life with a story of families, friends and love.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Families-Different-Shapes-Sizes-Colors/dp/0615472001
