Families Can

 

Families Can 

by Dan Saks 

illus. by Brooke Smart 

Language: English 

Rise x Penguin Workshop, 2021. 

24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 0593223659 ; 9780593223659 

Summary: This charmingly heartfelt board book is for families: families who cook together and families who sing together, families with lots of members and families with a special few, families who live together and families who live separately--for all families. Celebrate the differences that make each family unique and the similarities and love that connect us all together. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Families-Can-Dan-Saks/dp/0593223659/

An ABC of Families

 

An ABC of Families 

by Abbey Williams 

illus. by Paulina Morgan 

Language: English 

Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2021. 

32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 0711256535 ; 9780711256538 

Summary: Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. With clear and simple explanations and bright and engaging artwork, this important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun and memorable way. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/ABC-Families-Abbey-Williams/dp/0711256535/

A Family Just Like Mine

A Family Just Like Mine 
by Barbara-Anne Puren 
Language: English 
Springtime Books, 2018. 
76 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 099550279X ; 9780995502796 
Summary: The era of the nuclear family, with a working dad and stay-at-home mom is fast disappearing. There is no longer any such thing as a Typical Family, but rather, a whole grab bag of family arrangements. Families are now more ethnically, racially, religiously and stylistically diverse than a decade ago. Postmodernists argue that the increase in diversity of family household structures reflects that we now live in a tolerant society. The family unit is thriving and continues to play a central role in shaping the health and wellbeing of family members. In A Family Just Like Mine, Gemma, an inquisitive, adopted child, travels the world looking for a family like her own. Her journey begins in London, from there she meets giants in Bolivia, rides an elephant in India, slides down dunes in Egypt and skis in Switzerland. Children will love jumping, high-fiving and stomping along with Gemma on her amazing adventure. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Family-Just-Like-Mine/dp/099550279X

My Family is Awesome: (A children's book about family diversity)

My Family is Awesome: (A children's book about family diversity) 
by Anna Rayo 
illus. by Mónica Armiño Yela 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2020. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9798636815471 
Summary: Traditional families are now joined by new family models, such as families where the parents are legally separated, families with same-sex parents, single-parent families... or even couples who do not want to have children. This book showcases different family models through the eyes of a ladybug that works for the post office and visits every house. The ladybug leaves a mysterious letter in each home, inviting the younger ones to find it. These letters bring us to the final scene, where an elderly lady who lives alone is visited by all of these families on the occasion of her birthday. A charming book showcasing all different types of families! 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Family-Awesome-childrens-diversity/dp/B08732KC4K

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

An ABC of Families

An ABC of Families 
by Abbey Williams 
illus. by Paulina Morgan 
Language: English 
London : Frances Lincoln Children's Books, 2021. 
52 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0711256535 9780711256538 
Summary: A is for Adoption, B is for Brother, C is for Cousin… An ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include. Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. With clear and simple explanations and bright and engaging artwork, this important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun and memorable way. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/ABC-Families-Abbey-Williams/dp/0711256535

Families Can

Families Can 
by Dan Saks 
illus. by Brooke Smart 
Language: English 
Rise x Penguin Workshop, 2021. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 0593223659 ; 9780593223659 
Summary: This charmingly heartfelt board book is for families: families who cook together and families who sing together, families with lots of members and families with a special few, families who live together and families who live separately--for all families. Celebrate the differences that make each family unique and the similarities and love that connect us all together. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Families-Can-Dan-Saks/dp/0593223659

My Family, Your Family!

My Family, Your Family! 
by Kathryn Cole 
illus. by Cornelia Li 
Language: English 
Toronto: Second Story Press, 2020. 
16 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1772601330 ; 9781772601336 
Summary: There is no one size fits all when it comes to families. They can be large or small, blended or shared, here or there. The families in this book might have one dad or two moms. They might have grandparents or not. No brothers or sisters, or a lot! Your family or my family, whatever it’s like, it’s the perfect fit. The only tradition that matters in these families is that they love each other. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1772601330

My Family Is Love

My Family Is Love 
by LuLu Kubes 
illus. by Jake Trusheim 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2018. 
25 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1721263764 ; 9781721263769 
Summary: Family structure has changed dramatically over the years. Family is no longer the standard, and several variations on the family have been created. My Family Is Love talks about many types of families that exist in our society today. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to what is the best type of family structure. As long as a family is filled with love and support for one another, Love Wins! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1721263764

Federico y sus familias

Federico y sus familias 
by Mili Hernández 
illus. by Gómez 
Language: Spanish 
[Madrid] : NubeOcho, 2020. 
18 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8417673482 ; 9788417673482 
Summary: El gato Federico visita de tejado en tejado a todas sus familias. A Tadeo, que vive con sus abuelos; a Ana y sus dos mamás; A Virginia, su papá y su mamá… Son familias diferentes y Federico las quiere a todas por igual. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Federico-familias-cart%C3%B3n-Cardboard-Spanish/dp/8417673482/

Daddy and Dada

Daddy and Dada
by Ryan Brockington; Isaac Webster
illus. by Lauren May
Language: English
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2021.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780316427029 ; 0316427020
Summary: "A little girl explains how families, including hers, come in many shapes and sizes--some with a mom and a dad, some with two dads, some with two moms, and more." 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Dada-Ryan-Brockington/dp/0316427020/

All kinds of families

All kinds of families 
by Suzanne Lang 
illus. by Max Lang 
Language: English 
New York : Random House Children's Books, [2019]. 
pages non numérotées : illustrations en couleur ; 18 cm. 
ISBN: 9780553499407 0553499408
Summary: A story presented as a series of framed portraits features animals in dozens of combinations that represent and celebrate all kinds of non-traditional families. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/All-Kinds-Families-Suzanne-Lang/dp/0553499408/

Ready or not here comes Emma

Ready or not here comes Emma 
by Kate and Jol Temple 
illus. by Christopher Cooper 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
35 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1077756135; 9781077756137 
Summary: READY OR NOT HERE COMES EMMA is one in a series of books crafted to reflect diverse family structures for young readers. Every kid should have the experience of finding a family just like theirs in the pages of a picture book. If they have TWO MOMS, TWO DADS, are being raised by their GRANDPARENTS or are part of a big BLENDED family - there should be a book with THEIR FAMILY in it. Now there is. Written by award-winning authors and lavishly illustrated - READY OR NOT HERE COMES... is quality children’s literature that is inclusive and designed to reflect families of all shapes and sizes. Choose the READY OR NOT book that reflects YOUR family. About the story: READY OR NOT HERE COMES EMMA is a sweet tale about a little girl who looks up from her toys one morning to find her family - Gone! Follows a romp through the house as Emma seeks and finds every member of her family and finally discovers the reason they were hiding! A big surprise for a very special kid (Emma). Emma's family includes 2 Moms, a little brother, and a dog. Check out our other books for different family structures. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1077756135/

I Promise

I Promise 
by Catherine Hernandez 
illus. by Syrus Marcus Ware 
Language: English 
Arsenal Pulp Press, 2019. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1551527790 ; 9781551527796 
Summary: Featuring tender-hearted illustrations by renowned artist Syrus Marcus Ware, I Promise captures with love and honesty the intimate moments of parenting in all their messy glory -- from dealing with a kid who doesn’t want to brush their teeth to looking under the bed for monsters to cuddling after a long day. This charming picture book showcases the many shapes, sizes, and colors that families come in, emphasizing that every queer family starts with the sacred promise to love a child. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1551527790/

Ready or not here comes James

Ready or not here comes James 
by Kate and Jol Temple 
illus. by Christopher Cooper 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
35 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1077748655 ; 9781077748651 
Summary: READY OR NOT HERE COMES JAMES is one in a series of books crafted to reflect diverse family structures for young readers. Every kid should have the experience of finding a family just like theirs in the pages of a picture book. If they have TWO MOMS, TWO DADS, are being raised by their GRANDPARENTS or are part of a big BLENDED family - there should be a book with THEIR FAMILY in it. Now there is. Written by award-winning authors and lavishly illustrated - READY OR NOT HERE COMES... is quality children’s literature that is inclusive and designed to reflect families of all shapes and sizes. Choose the READY OR NOT book that reflects YOUR family. About the story: READY OR NOT HERE COMES JAMES is a sweet tale about a little boy who looks up from his toys one morning to find his family - Gone! Follows a romp through the house as James seeks and finds every member of his family and finally discovers the reason they were hiding! A big surprise for a very special kid (James). Jame's family includes 2 Dads, a twin brother and a baby sister. Check out our other books for different family structures. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1077748655/

My friends and me

My friends and me 
by Stephanie Stansbie 
illus. by Katy Halford 
Language: English 
Wilton, CT : Tiger Tales, 2019. 
28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm. 
ISBN: 1680101544 ; 9781680101546 
Summary: Young Jamie reflects on his many friends and their diverse but equally loving families, from Kate's two fathers and Olivia's two moms to Jade's butler and Harry's single parent. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1680101544/

My family are...

My family are... 
by Sandra Bateman; National Fertility Society 
illus. by Toni Sian Williams
Language: English 
[Great Britain] : National Fertility Society, 2018. 
8 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 
Summary: My Family Are book is for 3 to 4 year old’s to help explain to them how different families can be. The book explains in very simple terms giving you a platform to make the discussion normal for them and allowing you to expand the conversation with them and explain further. 
Available: https://www.nationalfertilitysociety.co.uk/product/my-family-are-2

¡En familia!

¡En familia! 
by Alexandra Maxeiner 
illus. by Anke Kuhl 
Language: Spanish 
Barcelona : Takatuka, 2011. 
[28] p. : profusamente il. ; 27 x 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9788492696710 ; 8492696710 
Summary: En Biel de vegades es baralla amb la Lisa, la seva germana. La Mia no té germans, però ho té tot repetit des que els seus pares es van separar. En Jonàs té un mig germà i un tres quarts de pare, que s’estima amb bogeria. La Carla i en Max tenen dues mares i dos pares. La Júlia està trista des que va morir la seva mare i no en vol tenir cap altra. La Paula celebra el dia del seu l’aniversari i el dia en què va arribar a casa dels pares adoptius. Tots tenen una cosa en comú: cadascú forma part d’una família, i cada família és única i irrepetible. Una divertida guia per entendre les diferents constel·lacions familiars. 
Available: https://www.amazon.es/En-fam%C3%ADlia-Alexandra-Maxeiner/dp/8492696729/

Stjärnfamiljer : en bok om kärlek och att leva tillsammans

Stjärnfamiljer : en bok om kärlek och att leva tillsammans b
y Minna Paananen 
illus. by Erika Dobbertin 
Language: Swedish 
Skällinge : Beta pedagog, 2014. 
[28] s. : illustrations ; 29 cm. 
ISBN: 9789186213688 ; 9186213687 
Summary: En familj behöver inte alltid bestå av en mamma, en pappa och deras barn. Det finns många olika familjer och ingen är mer rätt än någon annan. I den här boken får man träffa en del av de familjer som finns i vårt samhälle. Kanske kan du komma på några fler? 
Available: https://www.bokus.com/bok/9789186213688/stjarnfamiljer/

D'où je viens ? : le petit livre pour parler de toutes les familles

D'où je viens ? : le petit livre pour parler de toutes les familles 
by Serge Hefez and Stephanie Duval 
illus. by Isabelle Maroger 
Language: French 
[Montrouge] : Bayard jeunesse, 2019. 
1 vol. : color illustrations ; 21 cm. 
ISBN: 9791036305344 
Summary: Un enfant sans parents, ça n'existe pas ! Et pour chaque enfant sa famille est unique. Dans un monde en mouvement, la famille au 21e siècle évolue. Le schéma traditionnel papa/maman/enfant n'est plus le seul cas de figure... D'autres modèles existent : famille monoparentale, famille recomposée, famille homoparentale, famille adoptive, famille d'accueil... Chaque enfant vit des situations différentes. L'émancipation féminine, l'accroissement des divorces, la procréation médicalement assistée... ont transformé la structure familiale et les liens de filiation, et par conséquent, l'ensemble des familles qui composent la société. 
Available: https://www.amazon.fr/viens-petit-parler-toutes-familles/dp/B07MF43VTL/