Mommy 2

 

Mommy 2 

by Merline Tanise 

illus. by Sammy Pyo 

Language: English 

295696, 2020. 

24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 057824067X ; 9780578240671

Summary: This is a children's book for unique and beautiful families. LGBTQ+ parents, friends and family will be able to read this book to their children as it reflects their own lives and show different family dynamics promoting both understanding and inclusion, because no matter what Family is love. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-2-Merline-Tanise/dp/057824067X/

The Wish

 

The Wish 

by Nille Horgen 

Language: English 

Blurb, 2020. 

48 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 

ISBN: 9781715198633 ; 1715198638 

Summary: "The wish" a LGBTQI+ Childrensbook. 

Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1715198638/

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

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

Charlie and the Missing Hat

Charlie and the Missing Hat 
by Jenny Worthington 
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2018. 
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1717421598 ; 978-1717421593 
Summary: Charlie the dog is busy chasing seagulls on the beach when his two mums realise their little girl’s hat is missing. Can Charlie be the hero and find the missing hat? Come along on this adventure with Charlie. This beautifully illustrated story will delight both same-sex parents and children. 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Charlie-Missing-Hat-Jenny-Worthington/dp/1717421598

Mes deux mamans à moi : L'homoparentalité

Mes deux mamans à moi 
by Brigitte Marleau 
Language: French 
 Morin-Heights, Québec : Boomerang éditeur jeunesse, 2020. 
p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9782897093891 ; 2897093897 
Summary: Mes deux mamans à moi : Cette semaine, c'est la fête des Mères. Moi, je suis chanceux, car j'ai deux mamans. ― Madame Luce, pourquoi on dit tout le temps que ça prend un papa et une maman pour faire des bébés ? Isaac, lui, il a deux mamans et il n'a pas de papa... Madame Luce regarde Layla. Elle bouge la tête à droite. Elle bouge la bouche à gauche. Elle bouge les yeux vers le haut. Elle plisse le front. Elle ouvre la bouche et puis la referme. Elle se gratte la tête. ― D'accord. Ecoutez bien, les enfants... 
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mes-deux-mamans-moi-Lhomoparentalit%C3%A9/dp/2897093897

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

Different Just Like Us

Different Just Like Us 
by Lexi Layton and Tammi Croteau Keen 
illus. by Eddie Yeung and Joycelyne Guerra
Language: English 
CreateSpace, 2018. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1973887460 ; 9781973887461
Summary: “If love is what makes us different, then I hope everyone can be different, just like us.”Nine-year-old Lexi shares the story of her very special family and how it came to be. It might not look just like yours, but it’s full of fun and love. Lexi hopes all children can be kind to one another, no matter what their families look like on the outside. A portion of proceeds from sales will benefit Carrollwood Day School. Five-star review from Readers' Favorite for Different Just Like Us: Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited bythe BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies. Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite: "Let's get to know Lexi and her family in the storybook Different Just Like Us by Lexi Layton with Tammi Croteau Keen. She has a dog, Teddy, and a puppy, Toby, who are half-siblings because they have the same dad. Lexi loves dogs and she loves to bake. She has her own business which is making treats for dogs. Sometimes she spends the money she gets from selling the dog treats and sometimes she saves it. Her family also helps her in making the treats and selling them. They have fun together and they all love music. Every family is different and Lexi is proud of her family. She has two moms and she loves both of them. Her older brother Logan is strong and healthy and he likes to work out. Lexi's favorite story is the one about how she was created. Lexi is happy with her life and the way things are. Her life is filled with love and she doesn't want to change anything. The book tackles the concept of donor children from a child's perspective and teaches children to love each other irrespective of what their families are. The story is about kindness and acceptance and the illustrations bring the concept and the characters alive for young readers. It is a good story to read out to children in classrooms to encourage them to be kind to each other, no matter what their background is. Every family is different and it is important to accept people for what they are and celebrate them. Stories like this are wonderful for children because it makes it easy for them to understand the concept in an interesting way without sounding complicated and difficult."You can learn more about Lexi Layton with Tammi Croteau Keen and "Different Just Like Us" at https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/different-just-like-us where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1973887460

Two Hens and A Chick

Two Hens and A Chick 
written and illustrated by Mikayla Denault 
Language: English 
Salt Water Media, 2020. 
20 p. : col. ill. cm. 
ISBN: 1628062843 ; 9781628062847 
Summary: Two Hens and A Chick introduces LGBTQ+ family positive messages to young readers. Mikky the Chick has two mama hens, Millie and Mollie. At school, Mikky and her friends learn about different kinds of families and that love is the most important thing to have in a community. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Hens-Chick-Mikayla-Denault/dp/1628062843

I Love My Mammas

I Love My Mammas 
by Elias Zapple 
illus. by Crisanto Etorma 
Language: English 
Heads or Tales Press, 2020. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1912704579 ; 9781912704576 
Summary: You have the best mamas in the world! In this beautifully illustrated, cute and colourful book you will find 10 reasons why your child has the best parents in the world. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Love-My-Mamas-Bedtime-Stories/dp/1912704579

The Wish

The Wish 
written and illustrated by Nille Horgen 
Language: English 
Blurb, 2020. 
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1715198646 ; 9781715198640 
Summary: For everyone that wants to join in on the wonderful journey it entails in creating life and a family. The wish contains a story of a wish so strong that it has to come true. We follow its magical journey from beginning to end. A colorful, and evocative picture book. This book is for everyone that wants to introduce this LGBTQ+ topic to children and at the same time have a book that is an artwork in itself. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Wish-English-version-Nille-Horgen/dp/1715198646/

Lucky Love Starts School

Lucky Love Starts School 
by Casey Lane 
illus. by Haleigh Mooney
Language: English 
Casey Danielle, 2020. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1734306920 ; 9781734306927 
Summary: It's the first day of school and Lucky is heading to class. He's excited, nervous, and not quite sure how to introduce himself or his two moms. But with a little advice and a lot of courage, Lucky finds just the right words to tell his new friends who he is and where he comes from. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Love-Starts-School-Casey/dp/1734306920

My Two Moms

My Two Moms 
by Julie Murray 
Language: English 
[Place of publication not identified] ABDO KIDS JUNIOR, 2020. 
ISBN: 1098202260 9781098202262 
Summary: Families come in all shapes and sizes. Readers will learn all about families with two moms through everyday and relatable situations. They may just find out that a two-mom family isn't so different from their own! Title is complete with sweet, colorful photos and easy-to-read text with bolded glossary terms. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Two-Moms-This-Family/dp/1098202260

My Two Mums: Let's Celebrate Adoption!

My Two Mums: Let's Celebrate Adoption! 
by Bryony Irving 
illus. by Kev Oubridge 
Language: English 
Hug Your Heart Books, 2018. 
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1999339681 ; 9781999339685 
Summary: My Two Mums is a sweet story-poem book with beautiful illustrations, celebrating the joy of living in a Forever Family made from love. It focuses on female same-sex adoption and is suitable for all adopted children and any child interested in diverse family lives. The author has worked therapeutically with adopted children for 20 years including many in same-sex families. This book is to celebrate the many amazing adopters and their children who have demonstrated the power of love in forming their families. The book briefly touches on the court process, training to adopt and on birth families but the main poem focuses on all the love, guidance and support the child receives within her family. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Two-Mums-Celebrate-Adoption/dp/1999339681/

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/

Lucky Love and His Moms

Lucky Love and His Moms 
by Casey Lane 
illus. by Haleigh Mooney 
Language: English 
Casey Danielle, 2020. 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1734306904 ; 9781734306903 
Summary: Meet Lucky Love! It's adoption day and he's a pup just trying to make sense of a big new world. But with two quirky moms, there's bound to be an endless supply of love and adventures outside (and inside) his lucky little heart! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Love-Moms-Casey-Lane/dp/1734306904/

Mom Marries Mum!

Mom Marries Mum! 
by Ken Setterington 
illus. by Alice Priestley 
Language: English 
Toronto: Second Story Press, 2020. 
18 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1772601349 ; 9781772601343 
Summary: A brother and sister are thrilled that their mom and mum are getting married! After dancing around the living room, they are full of questions. Will Nana and Pop be there? Will they get to dress up? The answer is yes! They celebrate the wedding outdoors with family and friends. And most importantly, they all get to blow bubbles! A beautiful celebration of a loving family celebrating an important day together. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1772601349

Mighty May Won't Cry Today

Mighty May Won't Cry Today 
by Kendra and Claire-Voe Ocampo 
illus. by Erica De Chavez 
Language: English 
Bunny Patch Press, 2020. 
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
Summary: We’ve created Mighty May Won’t Cry Today, a beautiful and professionally illustrated children’s picture book about May, a determined girl who tries not to shed a tear on her first day of school, but with the help of her two moms, learns why it's OK for her (and adults!) to cry. 
Available: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mightymay/mighty-may-wont-cry-today-an-lgbtq-childrens-book?ref=dvc61n

You Were Made For Me: Mom*Mom*Donor Egg*Sperm*Embryo

You Were Made For Me: Mom*Mom*Donor Egg*Sperm*Embryo 
by Sheri Sturniolo 
illus. by Hannah Pak and Shay Larby 
Language: English 
Made for Me, 2020 
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 1732032297 ; 9781732032293 
Summary: Growing a family isn't always easy and sometimes mommies need a little help. See how the generosity and love of others can grow into the most wonderful gift. You Were Made For Me is a look into the unique ways that some families are made and the journey of love that brings them together. Using symbolism and sweet rhyming lyrics, You Were Made For Me introduces the complicated topic of being born with the help of donors to a young child. By giving children the "pieces of the puzzle," this book sparks their imagination and stimulates them to ask questions. 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1732032297/

The Little Embryo That Could: An Introduction to IVF for Children

The Little Embryo That Could: An Introduction to IVF for Children 
by Megan Pounders 
Language: English 
Independently published, 2019. 
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 170564631X; 9781705646311 
Summary: You did the work, you and your wife created the most beautiful child in the world by IVF. Now what? As you enter the next stage of your life you may begin to struggle to find the words to explain IVF to your child. The little embryo that could is a colorful children’s book that explains the basic process of IVF. This book will open the doors to have a positive communication regarding conception, delivery, and birth by means of IVF.Sit back and enjoy the ride as I explain this process to my own son, conceived through IVF! Don’t worry, we will have families from all forms coming soon! 
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/170564631X/