A very, very noisy tractor
by Mar Pavón
illus. by Nívola Uyá
translated by Jon Brokenbrow
Language: English
Madrid : Cuento de Luz, ©2013.
1 online resource : col. ill.
ISBN: 9788415619673; 8415619677
Summary: A woman drives a tractor through town and, thanks to the tractor's noisy engine, can't hear all the things people say about her as she drives by. They comment on her clothes and her hair, but mostly they seem confused as to why a woman is driving a tractor in the first place.
Available: http://www.ipgbook.com/a-very--very-noisy-tractor-products-9788415619673.php
When Kayla was Kyle
by Amy Fabrikant
illus. by Jennifer Levine
Language: English
[Lakewood, Calif.] : Avid Readers Publishing Group, ©2013.
iii, 28 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9781612861548 1612861547
Summary: Kyle doesn't understand why the other kids at school call him names. He looks like other boys, but doesn't feel like them. Can Kyle find the words to share his feelings about his gender -- and can his parents help him to transition into the girl he was born to be?
Available: http://www.amazon.com/When-Kayla-Was-Kyle-Fabrikant/dp/1612861547
Not every princess
by Jeffrey Bone and Lisa Bone
illus. by Valeria Docampo
Language: English
Washington, DC : Magination Press, 2014.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9781433816475; 1433816474
Summary: Not Every Princess takes readers on a journey that gently questions the rigid construction of gender roles and inspires readers to access their imaginations and challenge societal expectations. Also includes a Note to Parents by the authors.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Every-Princess-Jeffrey-Bone-Lisa/dp/1433816474
The worst princess
by Anna Kemp
illus. by Sara Ogilvie
Language: English
New York : Random House, 2014.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9780385371254; 038537125X
Summary: Lonely Princess Sue longs to leave her castle tower, but when her prince finally rescues her, she realizes she is destined for a less traditional partner.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/The-Worst-Princess-Anna-Kemp/dp/038537125X
I'm gonna climb a mountain in my patent leather shoes
by Marilyn Singer
illus. by Lynne Avril
Language: English
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781419703362; 1419703366
Summary: Sadie is all-girl, but she does not let that--or her wardrobe--stop her from enjoying a family camping trip as she helps pitch the tent in "fancy ruffled pants" and looks for Bigfoot while wearing a tutu.
Available: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/im-gonna-climb-a-mountain-in-my-patent-leather-shoes-marilyn-singer/1118470619?ean=9781419703362
Joy in Mudville
by Bob Raczka
illus. by Glin Dibley
Language: English
Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2014].
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9780761360155; 0761360158
Summary: The day after Mighty Casey's strikeout, the Mudville Nine are in a crucial game when a relief pitcher--a girl--is sent in and quickly proves herself to the crowd using moves from football, tennis, and soccer.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Mudville-Bob-Raczka/dp/0761360158
Muffy was fluffy
by Rikki Marie-Josee Dubois
Language: English
Baltimore : PublishAmerica, ©2012.
[27] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9781627091671; 162709167X
Summary: 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 that in order be truly happy, she must change into Muffy, the type of pet she was meant to be.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Muffy-Fluffy-Rikki-Marie-DuBois/dp/162709167X
Play free
by McNall Mason
illus. by Max Suarez
Language: English
Tacoma, WA : MaxNmeStudio.com., [2012] ©2012.
44 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780988749924; 0988749920
Summary: "Girls can wear pants, boys can wear dresses. None of that should cause any messes. Take a stroll through the life of a gender variant boy who just wants to be accepted for who he is. Walk in his shoes for a minute as he shows you his play house and introduces you to his friends. Soon you'll see that we're all pretty similar and being different isn't really that big of a deal." -- Back cover.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Play-Free-Magic-Friendships-3/dp/0988749920
Jacob's new dress
by Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman
illus. by Chris Case
Language: English
Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2014.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9780807563731; 0807563730
Summary: Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Jacobs-New-Dress-Sarah-Hoffman/dp/0807563730
But, I'm not a boy
by Katie Leone
illus. by Alison Pfeifer
Language: English
[United States] : Katie Leone, ©2014.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781494855413; 1494855410
Summary: David has a big problem; she is really a girl named Sarah. But nobody knows and everyone assumes she is a boy. When her parents ask why she is so sad, is she brave enough to tell them the truth?
Available: http://www.amazon.com/But-not-boy-Katie-Leone/dp/1494855410
The princes and the treasure
by Jeffrey A. Miles
illus. by J. L. Phillips
Language: English
Handsome Prince Publishing, [2014] ©2014.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 099105363X; 9780991053636
Summary: In the magical kingdom of Evergreen, beautiful Princess Elena is suddenly whisked away by an old woman. Undefeated champion Gallant and shy bookworm Earnest go on a quest to find "the greatest treasure in the land" so one of them can save and marry the princess. Along the way, Earnest and Gallant realize "the greatest treasure in the land" is not what they expected.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/The-Princes-Treasure-Jeffrey-Miles/dp/099105363X/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0
I am Jazz!
by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings
ill. by Shelagh McNicholas
Language: English
New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2014].
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780803741072; 0803741073
Summary: From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Jazz-Jessica-Herthel/dp/0803741073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402931057&sr=1-1&keywords=i+am+jazz
The youngest finds joy
by Rebecca Chapin
Language: English
Lulu, 2011.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: Growing up transgender without the language to define yourself can be very difficult. The world can be a very unforgiving place. The Youngest Finds Joy is about a young transgender person who tries very hard to fit into a world that doesn’t make sense. Then, just as she is about to loose hope, a chance encounter makes everything fall into place.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/rebecca-chapin/the-youngest-finds-joy/paperback/product-16798484.html
My 2 mums & me
by Eleni Prineas
illus. by Kath Deighton
Language: English
Australia : Lex & Lucy, 2012. ©2012.
18 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm.
ISBN: 9780987397621; 0987397621
Summary: Two mums, one kid . . . how much mess could they possibly make? Join Mummy, Memmy and Junior in picture book style domestic bliss, and chaos. With joyful colour illustrations by Kath Deighton, and rhyming text by Eleni Prineas, this is a portrait of family life that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Author's Web site: http://my2mumsandme.wordpress.com/
Morris Micklewhite and the tangerine dress
by Christine Baldacchino
illus. by Isabelle Malenfant
Language: English
Toronto : Groundwood Books, 2014.
1 unpaged volume : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 9781554983476; 1554983479
Summary: A young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears an orange dress at school.
Available: http://www.houseofanansi.com/Morris-Micklewhite-and-the-Tangerine-Dress-P2292.aspx
Ang Bonggang Bonggang Batang Beki (The Fierce and Fabulous Boy in Pink)
by Rhandee Garlitos
illus. by Tokwa Salazar Peñaflorida
Language: Tagalog and English
LG& M, 2013
col. ill. : cm.
ISBN: 9789719703464
Summary: Adel seems to be different from the other boys his age. He is very fond of the color pink which brings meaning to his life. But for his family and friends, Adel is a son, sibling and friend that you will surely adore! Still, there are people who cannot easily accept Adel's identity and those like him. In one surprising instance, Adel proves to everyone that true bravery and greatness do not lie in how one acts or looks, but in courage and self-acceptance.
Available: http://www.vibebookstore.com/fiction/children-s-books/ang-bonggang-bonggang-batang-beki.html
Understand how you feel: my kind of family
by Shannon D. Rhodes
illustrated by Tina Walker
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2014
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1491044659; 9781491044650
Summary: While it is crucial that we teach our children to learn about and appreciate differences, it’s undeniable that they find comfort in seeing a family that’s just like theirs. Intended for traditional and nontraditional families alike, My Kind of Family is a series that engages young readers in an innovative, interactive process that tasks them and their caregivers, whoever they may be, to fill in names, select pronouns, and color the details of illustrations. In so customizing their books, children better identify with characters and story lines reflective of their own family situations.
Available: http://www.mykindoffamily.com/
Niller Pilfinger åbner Bakken
by Stine Josefine Dige
illus. by Maria Tran Larsen
Language: Danish
Kbh. : Indblik, 2013.
[36] sider : alle ill. i farver ; 22 cm. x 30 cm.
ISBN: 9788792888778; 8792888771
Summary: På årets første forårsdag kører Niller Pilfinger sammen med sine forældre og vennerne fra motorcykelklubben ud for at åbne Bakken. Her har mammi og mor så travlt med at huske Niller på, han ikke må pille ved noget, at de helt glemmer, at små pilfingre nemt kan blive væk! Bakken, som slet ikke er en rigtig bakke, er et stort sted fyldt med fristelser og festlige forlystelser. Mon Niller kan holde sine pilfingre på ryggen og stå musestille og vente, mens mammi og mor tisser af? Niller Pilfinger-bøgerne henvender sig til alle børn fra 3-6 år, der er vilde med oplevelsesrige udflugter, samt voksne med forkærlighed for Nimbus-veteranmotorcykler.
Available: http://www.gucca.dk/niller-pilfinger-aabner-bakken-bog-p227739
Daddy and Papa's Little Angels: Acceptance of All Kinds of People
by Mystique Ann U'Nique
illus. by Jackie Crofts
Language: English
Bloomington, IN : AuthorHouse, 2013
40 p. : col. ill ; 21.3 x 27.5 cm
ISBN: 1491846062; 9781491846063
Summary: This children's book was inspired by Elton John's concern over his son Zachary having two homosexual dads. This book was written to promote love and compassion for homosexual families, those living with AIDS, and those who choose to have children via surrogacy. I also wrote to encourage older people who choose to start families. I wrote this book to help take away any related stigmas.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1491846062/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Niller Pilfinger får en flyvetur
by Stine Josefine Dige
illus. by Maria Tran Larsen
Language: Danish
Kbh. : Pippi : [eksp. Skriveforlaget], 2012.
[38] sider : alle ill. i farver.
ISBN: 9788792867001; 8792867006
Summary: Niller Pilfinger elsker at pille ved ting, som ellers kun de voksne må røre, og nogle gange er det lige ved at gå galt. En dag overrasker mor og mammi ham med en udflugt til Flyvergrillen ved lufthavnen. Her møder han Pia Pilot, der inviterer ham op at se sit gamle propelfly. I cockpittet er der masser af spændende, blinkende knapper og håndtag. Mon Niller Pilfinger kan holde sine små pilfingre fra dem?
Bogen om Niller Pilfinger er for børn i alderen 2-5 år. Fortællingen foregår i det, man kalder en regnbuefamilie, men bogen henvender sig til alle børn, der er vilde med motorcykler, mekanik og flyvemaskiner ...
Author's Web site: http://nillerpilfinger.dk/niller-pilfinger-far-en-flyvetur/
Punkpapporna i London
by Liz Wennberg
illus. by Jacob Segerstedt
Language: Swedish
col. ill ; cm.
ISBN: 9789186589332
Summary: Punkpapporna i London är en fristående uppföljare till Punkpapporna som kom 2010. Cornelia bor med sina 2 pappor, men hennes pappor är inte bara pappor de är punkare också! För ett år sedan flyttade Cornelia från London till Sverige med sina två pappor. Alla i byn blev jättenyfikna, för hur bär man sig egentligen åt när man är Punkare? Nu är det dags att åka tillbaka till London på besök, och Cornelia tar med sig kompisgänget. De lyckas alltid ha något fuffens för sig. Cornelia vill ha en hundvalp och Martin vill ha en tatuering Den här gången tar de sakerna i egna händer.
Available: http://www.bokus.com/bok/9789186589332/punkpapporna-i-london/
The bravest knight who ever lived
by Daniel Errico
illus. by Mo Qovaizi
Language: English
Pajama Publishing, 2013.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780989607827
Summary: Cedric, the bravest knight, is one of the first children's book characters to not just be part of an LGBT family, but to be a homosexual protagonist himself. It’s after he saves the day and defeats a pumpkin-eating dragon that his love for a prince, and not a princess, is revealed.
Available: http://pajamapublishing.com/
Prinsen och Pojken
written by Isak Fearon
illus. by Roberth Fearon
Language: Swedish
Stockholm : Vombat, 2013.
54 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9789186589318
Summary: Det var en gång en prins och en pojke. Prinsen bodde i ett stort slott bland molnen och pojken bodde i en stuga i den stora skogen. En gemensam önskan skulle föra dem samman, önskan om att finna en hjärtevän. Sagan handlar om att finna kärleken mot alla odds och att ha modet att våga vara sig själv. Prinsen och Pojken är en modern och inkluderande tolkning av den klassiska sagan om att övervinna alla hinder för att finna kärleken.
Available: http://www.vombatforlag.se/butik/prinsen-och-pojken-2/
A dream come true : talking to your child about assisted reproduction
Christo Zouves, M.D ; with Linda Attell and Holly Bea
illustrated by Sarah Fox.
Language: English
Daly City, CA. : Zouves Fertility Center, 2004.
27 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 0976473801; 9780976473800
My Annotation: Written by a reproductive endocrinologist, this book aims to explain the basics of human reproduction as well as assisted reproduction when and why there might be a need for it. It introduces children to some very big words like “intracytoplasmic sperm injection” and “sperm chromatin structure assay,” as well as the more common terms found in children’s books on ART, like in vitro fertilization, egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy. Unlike other children’s books on ART, this book is narrated by several children who were all conceived in different ways. There is Michael, a twin, conceived via IVF. There is PJ, conceived via egg donation. There is Sophie, brought into the world via surrogacy. And there are Katie and Mei Lin, both conceived via IUI and donor insemination, Katie to a heterosexual couple, and Mei Lin to a lesbian couple. In these vignettes, all the children explain the reasons where and why that particular ART method was used to conceive them, for example, Michael’s mom’s eggs “couldn’t travel through her tubes” and his dad’s sperm “couldn’t swim to the egg” so mom’s eggs and dad’s sperm were put in a petri dish where they could join together to form an embryo. The book includes a glossary though it does not include the term IUI even though it is introduced in the book. The last few pages are devoted to spaces for family photos, the names of the doctors who helped bring them into the world, the names of the helpers, and a picture of the ultrasound, clearly acknowledging all the work that went into bringing them into the world and to “shift their focus from making a family to being a family.” Cartoon drawings resembling children’s drawings depict no nudity. Recommended for children ages 5-8.
Available: http://www.goivf.com
El niño en los corazones de los madres
written by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2012
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781105634765
Summary: A Spanish language translation of "The Child In the Mother's Hearts, a story of adoption for gay and lesbian couples to read to their children or for anyone to read with their children to help explain adoption and alternative families.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/el-nino-en-los-corazones-de-las-madres/paperback/product-20060860.html
El niño en los corazones de los padres
by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: Spanish
Lulu, 2012.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781105634758
Summary: A Spanish language translation of "The Child In the Father's Hearts, a story of adoption for gay and lesbian couples to read to their children or for anyone to read with their children to help explain adoption and alternative families.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/el-nino-en-los-corazones-de-los-padres/paperback/product-20060865.html
The child in the fathers' hearts
by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2012
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm
ISBN: 9781257937769
Summary: A picture book designed to be read to adopted children of gay parents. The child is adopted by two fathers. The opening comments are about my own philosophy of children, that all children begin in the heart of their parents however they come to be a part of a family.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/the-child-in-the-fathers-hearts/paperback/product-20060849.html
The child in the mamas' hearts: a story of assisted reproductive technology births for families with two mothers
by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2013
20 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781304640314
Summary: A children's picture book to explain Assisted Reproductive Technology in a loving and understandable way for families with two mothers.
My annotation: Two women love each other very much but feel something is missing in their house and in their lives - a child, yet both women feel that there is a child somewhere, it just resides in their hearts. They look everywhere for that child, but cannot find it. Eventually they see a doctor to help them have a child of their own and the doctor calls on others to help. With all the help they receive, one of the women becomes pregnant and they are very happy. When the baby finally arrives, both women know that this was the child that resided in their hearts all along. This is a touching story about the love one can have for a child that does not yet exist. The book does not indicate exactly what the “help” is that the doctor provided - whether it was sperm donation or egg donation or embryo donation or IVF, but one of the women does become pregnant and several people are depicted as doctors who were the helpers. No donors are depicted. This book is a starting off point for lesbian couples to explain to their child that a third party was necessary for them to come into the world. Full color, cartoon-like drawings depict a multi-racial family. Recommended for children ages 3-5.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/the-child-in-the-mamas-hearts/paperback/product-21310684.html
Child in the Mothers' Hearts
written by Paul Janson, M.D.
illus. by Kevin Scott Gierman
Language: English
Lulu, 2013.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781257937745
Summary: The book is a picture book intended to be read to children adopted by lesbian couples. It is the story of the adoption process in its simplest terms: that all children begin in the hearts of their patents.
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/paul-janson/the-child-in-the-mothers-hearts/paperback/product-20060844.html
Mis madres e yo : la historia de Regina y Vanesa
written by Helena Prado Lopes
illus. by Alessandra Tozi
Language: Spanish
[Santa Cecilia, SP] : Helena Prado Lopes, 2013.
16 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 97885XXXXXXXX
Summary: Esta es la historia de Vanesa y Regina que, con determinación y mucho amor, construyeron una familia diferente. En este libro, los niños podrán entender como lleagaron al nuestro mundo. Podrán también comprender como el amor entre dos mujeres y la voluntad de algunos hombres de quere ayudar a las mujeres que quieren tener hijo - y no tienen un compañero - ha proporcionado el nacimiento de un niño.
Available directly from the author: helenaprado@globo.com
Minhas mães e eu: a história Regina e Vanessa
by Helena Prado Lopes
illus. by Alessandra Tozi
Language: Portuguese
[Santa Cecilia, SP] : Helena Prado Lopes, 2013.
16 p. : col. ill. ; 20 x 20 cm.
ISBN: 97885XXXXXXXX
Summary: Esta é a história de Vanessa e Regina que, com determinação e muits amor, construíram uma familia diferente. Neste livro, as crianças poderão entender como chegaram ao nosso mundo. Poderão, também, compreender como o amor entre duas mulheres e a vontade de alguns homens de querer ajudar as mulheres que querem ter filho - e não têm um companheiro - proporcionou o nascimento de uma criança.
Available directly from the author: helenaprado@globo.com
Adopting Ahava
written by Jennifer Byrne
illus. by Oana Vaida
Language: English
Sicklerville, N.J. : Dodi Press, 2013.
40 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 9780985106737
Summary: Jonathan didn't think anything could beat the excitement of being adopted by his two Jewish mamas, but his eighth birthday comes close. His mamas take him to a dog shelter to adopt a puppy of his own! After looking at all the cute, squirming tail-waggers, Jonathan shows readers that all kinds of people - and pets - create happy, loving families.
Available: http://myfamilyproducts.net/en/picture-books/74-adopting-ahava.html
When Leonard lost his spots : a trans parent tail
by Monique Costa
illus. by Marina Shupik
Language: English
Sicklerville, NJ : Dodi Press, 2012.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 23 x 23 cm.
ISBN: 9780985106713 0985106719
Summary: What happens when a beautiful lioness discovers she was born into the body of a male leopard? The family is shocked, the transition begins, and an amazing story unfolds. Narrated by a young cub, 'When Leonard lost his spots' is a sensitively crafted story that exemplifies how open communication can pave the way to adceptance in an ever-changing world. Join Leonard, Leona and Cub on this unique journey.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/When-Leonard-Lost-His-Spots/dp/0985106719
Stella brings the family : a tale of two dads on Mother's Day
by Miriam B. Schiffer
illus. by Holly Clifton-Brown
Language: English
San Francisco, CA : Chronicle Books, [2015].
p. cm.
ISBN: 9781452111902 ; 1452111901
Summary: Stella brings her two fathers to school to celebrate Mother's Day.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Stella-Brings-Family-Miriam-Schiffer/dp/1452111901
Gay l-u-v
by Donna Frantz
illus. by Gabriel Evans
Language: English
Nannup, W.A. : MBS Press (Mind Body Spirit), 2013.
p. cm
ISBN: 9781921883385; 1921883383
Summary: The last time Gil played Truth or Dare with his friends, Gil was dared to eat something gross - a strawberry covered with mustard. In Silly Gilly Gil-Gay L-U-V, Jamal draws a truth card in which he has to share something about himself that his friends do not know. That's how Gil, Poncho, and Grace find out Jamal’s parents are two moms, instead of a mom and a dad. While Gil is not old enough to understand grown up relationships, he can easily accept that loving families do not always look the same.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Silly-Gilly-Gil-Gay-L-U-V/dp/1921883383/
Available: http://www.mbspress.com/silly-gilly-gil-series-gay-l-u-v/
My two uncles & me
written by Jeff Rivera
illus. by Tariq Saeed
Language: English
Jeff Rivera, 2013.
Summary: Having two uncles is so much fun and two uncles are definitely better than one! Together, they’ll teach you all about studying, baking and football. My Two Uncles will take you on a journey of twice the compassion, twice the understanding and twice the love.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZZ5SY8/ref=oh_d__o02_details_o02__i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Some people have two dads
by Luca Panzini and Fabri Kramer
illus. by Luca Panzini
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
36 p. : col. ill.; 16 x 21 cm.
ISBN: 1478383658; 9781478383659
Summary: Our society is changing. An increasing number of gay couples are having children through adoption and surrogacy. At some point you should explain to your child about same-gender parents. I have written this book as an educational tool to help people understand that families come in a variety of different combinations. If you can, please buy two books - one for your child and one to give away as a present or donation to a school or library - so that, together, we can educate parents, children and the community and make the world a better place.
Available: http://www.somefamilies.net/
Some people have two mums
by Fabri Kramer and Luca Panzini
illus. by Luca Panzini
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013
36 p. : col. ill. ; 16 x 21 cm.
ISBN: 1484097122; 9781484097120
Summary: This second book from the Some Families series is about Milo, a happy little boy with two mums. We follow him through his bedtime routine and learn how his mothers were helped by a donor to bring Milo into their lives. An increasing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) couples are having children through surrogacy, co-parenting, donor and adoption. The Some Families books have been written to show that families come in many different combinations. Every child deserves a book that reflects their lives. Some people have two Mums also aims to help children from all backgrounds understand more about families with same-gender parents.
My annotation: Milo is a “much loved” little boy who loves to battle giant octopuses at bathtime and imagine being the hero in a land filled with dragons and pirates at bedtime. His other favorite thing is to hear his favorite bedtime story, the one about how he was born. It all began when his two mums met and fell in love and wanted to start a family of their own. They explain however that two mums cannot have babies on their own so they had to visit a doctor and were introduced to a “very nice man” who wanted to help them. Although the term “sperm donor” is not used, children are introduced to the concept that a third party was involved in their conception. The book uses Britishisms like “mummy” and “cheeky” but assuming that it is a parent reading the story to their child, this can easily be changed to “mommy” when reading aloud. The book also introduces the concept that children can grow up in all sorts of families and that not all little boys have two mothers. Well-drawn color illustrations depict a very happy and content little boy and two parents who absolutely adore him. It is recommended for children ages 3-5.
Available: http://www.somefamilies.net/some-people-have-two-mums/
The Lost Treasures For the Orphans
written by by Carol Blazer
illus. by Tyler Hollis
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1470019027; 9781470019020
Summary: This adventure is about Mason, his two dads and his grandma. The story begins with a young boy realizing how much he has. Through a reporter the family learns about a local orphanage. These children neither have parents, grandparents, toys or clothing of their own. Mason has an idea !!!!!! He wants to share what he has with the orphans. Through this experience he learns the gift of giving. In the end Mason enjoys meeting and playing with his new friends. This great idea has made him and his family so proud.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/3788828
Making my family
written by by Naomi Stern
illus. by Dan Stern
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1479261920; 9781479261925
Summary: A much awaited read-it-to-me book about a child adopted by two Dads. What makes a family? Lots of love, no matter what the mix!
Available: https://www.createspace.com/3978816
I am special
written and illustrated by Rachel S. Huey
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1480127922; 9781480127920
Summary: "I Am Special" shows your child how special they are to have two dads.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4029959
Goodnight for family
written and illus. by David F. Escobedo
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1481247158; 9781481247153
Summary: I wrote these bedtime stories to two people. My uncle who passed away in November 2012, of ocular cancer. His creativity was intense and addictive. He taught me that artists are compulsive and create like an addiction. The second person is my little niece. She was adopted by my brother and his husband. She is a little gob of joy. Between the two I stop becoming a nephew and start becoming an uncle.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4096098
My Papa and My Dad
written and illus. by David Escobedo
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1484152700; 9781484152706
Summary: An adopted daughter muses on her origins and her relationship with her gay dads.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4250720
Cubby and the Bears - Free as the Wind!
written by Hal Lanse
illustrated by Pamela Catapano
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
46 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 149422903X; 9781494229030
Summary: Cubby never has to be afraid when his two dads are around. On a summer trip, Papa Bear and Daddy Bear help Cubby face one of his biggest fears. With loving guidance and two pairs of big arms to wrap him up and protect him, a frightening experience turns into a happy adventure for Cubby.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4534876
Your Daddies Love You!
written and illus. by P. Pennington
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2012
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1478164034; 9781478164036
Summary: Using simple rhymes and colorful illustrations, babies and toddlers aren't the only ones who will enjoy this Read Together book! With emphasis placed on the nouns, your child can make the valuable connection between the word and the animal.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/3924514
Families Are Like Ice Cream Flavors
written and illus. by Erin L. George
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1481985590; 9781481985598
Summary: Families Are Like Ice Cream Flavors is a children's book about the different ways families come. Ice cream flavors taste different but all taste great. Tommy has two dads. Billy has two moms. In the end, all families share one thing in common - love! This book is perfect for small children in non traditional families or to help encourage children to be open minded about modern family arrangements.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4132800
Queen Scruffy Krissie
written and illus. by Anne Logvinoff Mouilleron
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2013.
32 p. : col. ill. ; 15 cm.
ISBN: 1480054275; 9781480054271
Summary: Girlish dream is usually to become a princess. "Scruffy" Krissie wishes to become a prince, and fight dragons. Those dragons, we generally have to fight, are named Intolerance and Narrowmind.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4018053
