The New Little Boy Blue: A Modern, Progressive Nursery Rhyme
by Marcella Talcott
Language: English
Kindle: B07GN2CP93
Summary: This story offers a simple nursery rhyme for modern, progressive parents. It pays homage to the old rhyme of Little Boy Blue, except this version presents a light, progressive look at young boys and their proper clothes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/New-Little-Boy-Blue-Progressive-ebook/dp/B07GN2CP93/
Linny Lemur
written and illus. by Madita Haustein
Language: German
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
23 p.
Summary: Linny ist ein aufgewecktes Lemuren-Mädchen, das in diesem illustrierten Kinderbuch alle seine Freunde besucht. Dabei lernt Linny, dass es viele unterschiedliche Familienformen gibt: Sie trifft unter anderem einen alleinerziehenden Vater, der die besten Kekse im ganzen Dschungel backt, liebevolle Großeltern, die sich um ihr Enkelkind kümmern, eine Familie, die eine andere Sprache spricht, und eine Regenbogenfamilie mit zwei Mamas. Eine tierisch gute Geschichte über Liebe und Toleranz, die Kindern die unterschiedlichen, modernen Formen des Familienlebens näher bringt.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Linny-Lemur-German-Madita-Haustein-ebook/dp/B07BFWGSYT/
Families are like Ice Cream Flavors: A book for kids about family diversity
by E. L. George
illus. by Crazy Ink
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1986425762 ; 9781986425766
Summary: “Families are like puzzles – pieces are not the same.” “Kelly came from foster care.” “Heather has a different type of hair.” “Avery’s mom walks with a cane.” “Jonathan has two moms.” *** Families are like Ice Cream Flavors is a children’s book for young children and adults in non-traditional families aimed at acceptance. From the author of award-winning young adult LGBT novel Freak, this book helps kids understand that all families are different and gives a nod to diversity. With a background in systemic family systems, narrative therapist EL George writes to help promote kindness, end stigma and put an end to bullying for people of all ages.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Families-are-like-Cream-Flavors-ebook/dp/B07BPZLB1Y/
Same but different Too: The Colourful Life
by Naomi Y. Kissiedu-Green and Chris Laxton
illus. by Maria de los Angeles Allessandra
Language: English
Tclc, 2018.
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0994465610 ; 9780994465610
Summary: Kobi is back with another great story to tell. However this time it's not about his family, it’s about his friend’s family. Lee is Kobi’s friend and he is multi-heritage just like Kobi. Lee is adopted and he has two dads. This book explores different types of families and provides the reader with some examples of how families can be different, while also having some things in common. Lee and his classmates learn to accept that families can be the same, but different, and every family deserves respect.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Same-but-different-Too-Colourful-ebook/dp/B07BPDPKLR/
Little Maggie Brown: The Story of the Red Hoodie
by Anna Neal Negrete and Rheta Negrete Neal
Language: English
GSquared Publishing
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
21 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: Parents, are you finding it difficult at best to help your children identify issues, properly deal with them, and not scar them for life in the process? Little Maggie Brown presents a series of children's books designed to do just that! What better way to teach your little one about social matters than through the eyes, and life experience of a child wise beyond her years? Imagine the connections between a child whose being bullied, and one who is not only being bullied but presents realistic approaches to resolving this type of issue in their life. Or, think of the child who has two same gender parents and has to face the potential bias from children who are not taught inclusion. Maybe, the bi-racial or blended family that has the children hurt because the other children don't believe they are siblings. Perhaps the issue is class, or a myriad of other socio-economic concerns that we adults think children don't have to face. Well, the Little Maggie Brown series confronts these issues head on unapologetically.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Maggie-Brown-Story-Hoodie-ebook/dp/B06XGY6Z1X/
Stacey's Not a Girl
by Colt Keo-Meier
illus. by Jesse Yang
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
41 p. : col. ill.
Summary: Stacey's Not A Girl is a children's book that takes us on a gender journey with Stacey who does not feel like a girl, but is not so sure they are a boy either. This book introduces us to ideas of gender beyond the binary. The first book of it's kind with all transgender contributors: author, illustrator, and designer. Elements from each contributor as well as our close friends and family are woven into Stacey's story, this is one you don't want to miss!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Staceys-Not-Girl-Colt-Keo-Meier-ebook/dp/B074XLLHPG
The fish that changed colours
written and illus. by Simone Bonnais
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
34 p. : col. ill.
Summary: An illustrated picture book for children between 5 and 8 exploring transgender issues in an environmental way.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/fish-that-changed-colours-ebook/dp/B075VVNYQW/
Gabriel: I Won't Wear That Dress!
written and illus. by Kamon
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
38 p. : col. ill.
Summary: Gaby never enjoyed playing with dolls when she was a child. Now that she is older; she doesn’t like to wear dresses and sometimes reads boy stories. Her mum can understand that, but Granny Cecilia and her school friends don’t.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Wont-Wear-That-Dress-ebook/dp/B078LPCD4J/
How We Made You By Mummy & Mama (LGBT Parenting)
written and illus. by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill.
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Mama made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two women might have a baby together. In this edition of the book we look at how Mummy and Mama made a baby using home insemination. This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Mummy-Mama-LGBT-Parenting-ebook/dp/B076NVBNGL/
Sophie's Two Dads: The Gay Children's Book
by Doron Braunshtein
illus. by
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
14 p. : col. ill.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sophies-Two-Dads-Childrens-Book-ebook/dp/B0781W7FW4/
David's Dads Save The Day
written and illustrated by T. Rhymes
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: “Little Life Lessons” is a series of entertaining books that teaches children vital lessons about today’s social behaviors through a number of engaging stories.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Davids-Dads-Save-Little-Lessons-ebook/dp/B071K9ZDTX
My Name Is Polli and I Have Two Mommies
written and illustrated by B. Cisley Ash
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: Polli has only known life as a happy little girl living with her two moms. When she encounters a bit of adversity from a school mate regarding the fact that she has two moms, Polli is faced with questions about her family that she never had before. She quickly discovers, with friends, movies and pizza, that being different is good and downright fun!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Name-Polli-Have-Mommies-Adventures-ebook/dp/B01N28TUHS/
Ruby's Voice: Supporting LGBTQ Families Through Separation and Divorce
written and illustrated by Holly Tibbetts
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2014.
Summary: Ruby's Voice was created to help open a dialog for children dealing with separation or divorce in their own LGBTQ family. The main character of the story is a beautiful, curly haired girl named Ruby. She never thought her mom’s would separate and now has to cope with the change that is coming her way. With love and support from her family, Ruby is encouraged to use her voice instead of shutting down through this difficult time in her life. Ruby’s Voice was created to instill hope to its readers and reassure them that change can be positive.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rubys-Voice-Supporting-Families-Separation-ebook/dp/B00I6WL8UK
Dad and More Dad: A Children's Book About a Girl Who is Proud to have Same-Sex Parents
written and illustrated by Diesel Zeigler
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2015.
Summary: A girl boasts to her friends about having two dads. The book is written as a fun, charming rhyme. Diesel Zeigler's illustrations add lots of fun to the story.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Dad-More-Childrens-Same-Sex-Parents-ebook/dp/B00TCPS59M/
The Two Daddy Frogs
by Jim Palato
illus. by Emily Brozyna
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2016.
Summary: Teaching children about adoption by same-sex couples.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Daddy-Frogs-Jim-Palato-ebook/dp/B01H7M45S6
Bath Splash Book
written and illustrated by Zoe Clark
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: The Bath Splash Book celebrates families with two moms. This book illustrates the rituals of bath time for a typical toddler family. The Bath Splash Book is one book in a five book series. Other books in the series include Beautiful, Let's Count Together, Morning, and My World. This book series celebrates diversity and alternative families with different family structures.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Bath-Splash-Book-Zoe-Clark-ebook/dp/B072JK3X8K/
Morning
written and illustrated by Zoe Clark
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: Morning celebrates families with two dads. Each page illustrates every day scenery through the eyes of a curious toddler. Morning is one book in a five book series published by Made Bye Design. Other books in the series include Beautiful, Bath Splash Book, Let's Count Together, and My World. Each book in this series celebrates diversity and alternative families with different family structures.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Zoe-Clark-ebook/dp/B071WDGG1W/
My Daddy Is A Woman Now
written and illustrated by Marcia Gay
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2016.
Summary: This rhyming story looks at having a transgender parent.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Daddy-Woman-Now-American-ebook/dp/B01IR7M4NS
GAY Boy
written and illustrated by Anthony D
Language: English
Summary: GAY Boy is about a boy that grows up being different from only kids and learns about life overtime. He writes poems and describes his life over the years as he grows up. He talks about his feeling and what he does in life that makes him feel different. This book is good for all ages and helps people that are different. This book is great for the LGBT and anyone that is proud to be who they are.
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2016.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/GAY-Boy-Anthony-D-ebook/dp/B01LO5CYEY/
Love is Love is Love is Love
written and illustrated by Justice Gage
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2016.
Summary: Prince Tyler was born with blonde hair, and purple eyes in a land without color.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Justice-Gage-ebook/dp/B01MQSIDB5/
