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/
Other Kids Are Kids Almost Just Like You
written and illustrated by Christina Engela
Language: English
Lulu, 2016
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1365312674 ; 9781365312670
Summary: Join a lovable group of children in a delightful romp through an explanation of diversity, understanding it better, encouraging them to be compassionate towards others, regardless of who they are. Many kids today face bullying from their peers based on differences in race, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity. In a world where bullying and intolerance of diversity is becoming increasingly a problem, it's important to teach children - and adults - compassion for others. This book was written to inspire kids (and the adults who read it with kids) who are bullied for being different without focusing too strongly on the bullying angle. Christina Engela is an author and long-time human rights activist with experience in dealing with various types of bullying.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Kids-Almost-Just-Like/dp/1365312674/
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/
Mario y la nube: Un cuento para explicar la homosexualidad a los niños
written and illustrated by Raquel Huete Iglesias
Language: Spanish
CreateSpace, 2016.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1534786678 ; 9781534786677
Summary: Mario es un chico muy alegre y enérgico del que a veces se burlan en la escuela por ser diferente. Y es que a Mario no le gustan las niñas. Pero un día su nube preferida Dulce le explica una historia que le cambiará la vida. Gracias a sus consejos, Mario entenderá que la homosexualidad también es esencial para garantizar la supervivencia del hombre en la Tierra, y encontrará el valor para explicarles a sus padres lo que le preocupa.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mario-nube-explicar-homosexualidad-Spanish/dp/1534786678
Families...Sometimes: Love Makes a Family
by Marta Schmidt-Mendez
illus. by Brooklyn Russell
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2016.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1537514709 ; 9781537514703
Summary: Families come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations. It is important for us to let children feel great about the uniqueness of their own family and also to teach them to be accepting and respectful of those they may experience as “different.” As our world becomes more and more diverse, there has never been a better, or a more important time, for us to learn to live together and to teach children about diversity and acceptance. As children become aware of family structures that may be different than their own, they may ask questions. They might ask, “Why does Jimmy have two mommies?” or “Can someone have two daddies?” Young children are concrete thinkers and they are not looking for a philosophical response. They don’t need a full discussion on sexual orientation. Typically when a young child asks a question, he is looking for a simple “yes” or “no” response. Children’s awareness of family, whether their own or someone else’s, is a perfect opportunity to teach them about celebrating family, accepting diversity and having open discussions. Children will thrive and learn when they come to understand that not only are all families different but that all families have something in common. It’s love and support that makes a family a family. Families…Sometimes was written to help parents and caregivers talk to their children about diversity and acceptance. Using a book is a good way to help start a conversation or to help you continue one your child may have already started. Since young children form ideas about themselves and others in the early school years, it is important to begin to teach tolerance and anti-bias lessons early. Ultimately, we want to raise children who appreciate, rather than fear differences.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Families-Sometimes-Love-Makes-Family/dp/1537514709
Jack wants to be Jill: It's okay to be me!
written and illustrated by Cindi Walton
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2016.
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 153954852X ; 9781539548522
Summary: This book is intended for all parents, grandparents, educators and anyone who has ever loved a child. Growing up is hard under the best of circumstances, but when you don’t feel like you belong in your own skin, the battle is one that lasts 24/7 unless someone intervenes and says…” You’re okay just the way you are and your feelings matter to me.” The first step in understanding the whole issue of gender identity is removing our bias, shutting our mouths, opening our ears and listening to what the child has to say. Jack Wants to Be Jill is a simple story that introduces the transgender subject to younger children in a way that is non-judgmental and compassionate. Everyone deserves to be true to themselves and it needs to start in our own homes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-wants-Jill-Its-okay/dp/153954852X/
The Tale Of Two Princes
by Joshua Desjardins
illus. by Michael Hetrick
Language: English
Next Century Publishing, 2016.
Summary: The Tale of Two Princes is not just a story about finding your “happily ever after.” Instead, the two heroes in this book teach us all the lessons of tolerance and acceptance, and that sometimes you can choose your own family. But most of the time, the families we can’t choose learn to love us no matter who we are.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-Two-Princes-Joshua-Desjardins-ebook/dp/B01MYT9V2F/
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/
Yeabsolutely!
by Shannon George
illus. by Colleen Madden
Language: English
Parker Girl Publishing, 2016.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0985507403 ; 9780985507404
Summary: Yeabsolutely is a story about an adorable four year girl who dreams of all things BOY! From monster trucks to growing a Mohawk, she spends her days and nights boldly wishing she could fulfill her dreams and secretly worrying about what people will think. As people shower her with princess dresses and doll babies, she envisions herself skateboarding down the side of a building and playing in a rock band. Ultimately, at the end of the day, she worries and wonders if doing those things would be acceptable. As she describes the exciting things she dreams of, she asks her mom…”Would you be proud of me?” (if I became a ninja) “Would you still think I’m pretty?” (if I cut my hair into a mohawk) ”Would you still love me?” (if I was became a professional wrestler, rode dirt bikes through the mud, played on a professional football team, etc.) Her mom’s proud answer every time is the same…YEABSOLUTELY!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Yeabsolutely-Shannan-George/dp/0985507403
Be you
written and illustrated by by Kathryn Pearce
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: Bobby dreams of changing colour from blue to pink. As Bobby tries to find different ways to become pink, Bobby makes a new friend named Poppy. With Poppy’s help they show the whole town there are many more colours to be found.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Be-You-Kathryn-Pearce-ebook/dp/B01MUN9P9S
Vincent the Vixen: A Truth & Tails Story
by Truth and Tails
Language: English
Truth & Tails LLP, 2015.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0993362230 ; 9780993362231
Summary: Vincent the Vixen loves nothing more than playing make-believe with his brothers and sisters. But although the fox cubs all love using their imagination to be whoever they want to be, Vincent is happiest when he understands and accepts who he really is. Truth & Tails’ mission is to eliminate prejudice, encourage acceptance and aid understanding by addressing hard-to-deal-with concepts through simple, sensitive and beautiful stories featuring loveable characters, just like Vincent.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Vincent-Vixen-Truth-Tails-Story/dp/0993362230/
Sombras En El Arcoiris (A la Orilla del Viento)
by M B Brozon
illus. by Guridi
Language: Spanish
Fondo de Cultura Economica, 2017.
ISBN: 6071648009 ; 9786071648006
Summary: Constanza conoce a Jero como nadie, es su mejor amiga y confidente. Ella sabe que su hermano mayor es distinto a otros chicos, lo supo mucho antes de que él se lo contara. Compartir ese secreto la hace sentir única en el mundo, aunque también preocupada, porque a veces su hermano se siente triste y entonces sus ojos color maple se llenan de una sombra que los oscurece. Pero ahora Jero está enamorado y ha decidido revelarle a sus papás sus sentimientos. Esto tiene muy nerviosa a Constanza, pues no sabe cómo reaccionarán sus papás, aunque pronto sabrá que éste no es el único reto que deberá afrontar con su hermano. Sombras en el arcoíris aborda un tema poco tratado en la literatura infantil, y lo hace desde el punto de vista de una niña de diez años, quien se cuestiona a lo largo de la novela acerca de lo que nos hace diferentes y la violencia que algunos sufren por ser o pensar distinto.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sombras-Arcoiris-Orilla-Viento-Spanish/dp/6071648009
Anna Finds Her Princess
written and illustrated by Samantha Civita
Language: English
Page Publishing, 2017.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1684097436 ; 9781684097432
Summary: Anna is the princess of Aragon and about to become queenbut she has to get married first! Anna's parents introduce her to lots of nice princes. There's just one problem, Anna wants to marry a princess! Do you think Anna can find a girl to make her princess?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Anna-Finds-Princess-Samantha-Civita/dp/1684097436
One Amazing Duck (A Happy LGBT Book)
written and illustrated by Sally Huss
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: “It was an odd egg for sure,
But to Mother Duck it still belonged to her.
So she did what every mother would do --
She sat on it and sat on it until a head poked through.
What she saw astonished her --
A head with long ears and a body of fur!
“Not to worry,” says Mother Duck. “He’ll grow into a fine feathered duck when he grows up!...”
But he didn’t. What he did grow up to be was something that made his mother prouder than anything she could have imagined.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Duck-Happy-LGBT-Book-ebook/dp/B06Y5LWYP3
The Shadow Prince (LGBTQ Picture Books)
written and illustrated by Morgan Wood
Language: English
Morgan Wood, 2017.
27 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1521126674 ; 9781521126677
Summary: Prince Halim lived in a great big palace, filled with beautiful women who danced night and day. Though always surrounded by people, Halim felt very alone. When he finds a strange door he has never seen before he discovers love and acceptance on the other side.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Prince-LGBTQ-Picture-Books/dp/1521126674/
Simply Pat (LGBTQ Picture Books)
written and illustrated by Morgan Wood
Language: English
Morgan Wood, 2017.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1521191204 ; 9781521191200
Summary: David is a young boy who lives with his Mama and his Mama's sibling, Pat. Pat and David goes on adventures together, and David tells the tale of how he and Pat find their true selves.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Pat-LGBTQ-Picture-Books/dp/1521191204
Monsters and Robots (LGBTQ Picture Books)
written and illustrated by Morgan Wood
Language: English
Morgan Wood, 2017.
58 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1521227837 ; 9781521227831
Summary: Ryley Monroe's favorite thing in the world is monsters. She draws them, she reads about them, she even makes them herself. When the new neighbors move in Ryley learns to like more than just monsters. Friendships and fun are had for Ryley and her new neighbor, Tim. The fourth edition to the LGBTQ Picture Books series, Monsters and Robots features poly amorous parents and a bisexual character who is prominent in the story.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Robots-LGBTQ-Picture-Books/dp/1521227837
Frogdoggy: I am not a frog. I am a dog named Spot
written and illustrated by Joan Fielding
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1546493093 ; 9781546493099
Summary: The little frog sat on a lily pad night after night and stared through the big window of the house by the pond. Let me tell you about Froggy; he woouldn't eat bugs like the other frogs in the pond. He caught them and pretended to eat them because he didn't want the other frogs to think he was a sissy. He was just...DIFFERENT! Why oh why am I a frog, he thought to himself. I don't feel like a frog...I feel like a dog. I WANT TO BE A DOG! This wonderful story says there is only one person in the whole world who is you, and that makes you very special. You can follow your dreams, reach for the stars and be anything you want to be. Life's journey can take you to places you wouldn't dare dream about if you even knew they existed. Never stop dreaming and believing in miracles, because they do exist and happy endings are sometimes just around the corner.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Frogdoggy-not-frog-named-Spot/dp/1546493093
As duas mães de João
by DR Andreoli
Language: Portuguese
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: A história de um menino adotado por um casal homossexual.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/As-duas-mães-João-Portuguese-ebook/dp/B0721J8263
Perfectly Norman
written and illustrated by Tom Percival
Language: English
Bloomsbury Children's, 2017.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1408880970 ; 9781408880975
Summary: Norman had always been perfectly normal. That was until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman is very surprised to have wings suddenly - and he has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will his parents think? What will everyone else think? Norman feels the safest plan is to cover his wings with a big coat. But hiding the thing that makes you different proves tricky and upsetting. Can Norman ever truly be himself? A poignant yet uplifting story about individuality, with stunning artwork in a striking minimal palette from the author/illustrator of Herman's Letter. Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Benj Davies will love it.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Perfectly-Norman-Tom-Percival/dp/1408880970
The Adventures of Esther the Wonder Pig
by Steve Jenkins, Derek Walter, and Caprice Crane
illus. by Cori Doerrfeld
Language: English
New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0316554766 ; 9780316554763
Summary: This is the true story of social media sensation Esther the Wonder Pig and her two dads. When Steve and Derek adopted a mini pig named Esther, they had no idea that she would turn out to be not-so-mini after all. When her new family saw just how big and wonderful Esther really was, they fell in love--and their lives changed forever. Esther would soon grow too large for her bed, and their small apartment. She got into everything, including her neighbor's tasty garden. So the whole family moved from a small apartment to a big farm, where Esther and her animal friends could live happily (and get into a little less mischief). Eventually, that farm would become the Happily Esther After animal sanctuary, home to rescued animals of all kinds.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Esther-Wonder-Pig/dp/0316554766/
My dads: A book to be completed and given as a gift – for kids with two dads
written and illustrated by Olimpia Ruiz di Altamirano
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1544005423 ; 9781544005423
Summary: An album that gives free rein to children’s imagination, to scribble in the coloured frames. Children are asked to describe their dads – and themselves – using given adjectives (smart, good-looking, strong, friendly…) or inserting new ones; to draw themselves, their dads and their whole families; to indicate their favourite activities and games with dads; to create a real artwork, colour the outline of a heart and make a drawing recalling an adventure they’ve had together; finally, to colour a large “I love you” and leave their handprint – to be completed with their dads’. It doesn’t contain black-and-white drawings to be coloured in. Here it’s not important to stay within the lines, but to make a unique gift! Little artists are free to express themselves in the best way. Dads are sure to love it!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-dads-book-completed-given/dp/1544005423/
The Wave Dancer: A Multicultural BRIDGE tale about Following Your Dreams (One Tail At A Time)
written and illustrated by JV Hampton-VanSant
Language: English
Multicultural BRIDGE, 2017.
56 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0990828263 ; 9780990828266
Summary: JV tells a story about a young merman named Wrenn. Wrenn has a special dream: he wants to be a dancer! When he runs up against some barriers to getting to his dreams, does he give up? Or does he pick himself up and try again?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Wave-Dancer-Multicultural-BRIDGE-Following/dp/0990828263/
My Moms: A book to be completed and given as a gift – for kids with two moms
written and illustrated by Olimpia Ruiz Altamirano
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1545179085 ; 9781545179086
Summary: An album that gives free rein to children’s imagination, to scribble in the coloured frames. Children are asked to describe their moms – and themselves – using given adjectives (smart, good-looking, strong, friendly…) or inserting new ones; to draw themselves, their moms and their whole families; to indicate their favourite activities and games with moms; to create a real artwork, colour the outline of a heart and make a drawing recalling an adventure they’ve had together; finally, to colour a large “I love you” and leave their handprint – to be completed with their moms’. It doesn’t contain black-and-white drawings to be coloured in. Here it’s not important to stay within the lines, but to make a unique gift! Little artists are free to express themselves in the best way. Moms are sure to love it! The author’s blog features a complete preview. Square format with flexible cover, standard paper.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/My-Moms-book-completed-given/dp/1545179085
Another Bath for Biscuit (My Dads and Me) (Volume 1)
by Brandie Chesser
illus. by Steven Euroiste
Language: English
Nom de Plume Publications, LLC , 2017.
36 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1945854413 ; 9781945854415
Summary: Every child needs a friend, but a friend like Biscuit can be a challenge indeed! The My Dads and Me books are designed to welcome children of same-sex parents into a storybook world where their family dynamic is neither hidden or highlighted.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Another-Bath-Biscuit-My-Dads/dp/1945854413/
Fun town and Conformist city
written and illustrated by Carole St-Laurent
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1545566089 ; 9781545566084
Summary: Fun town and Conformist city: Is all about accepting people’s differences, colour, creed, religion, life partner, handicap, you name it they love you anyway! It makes a special wink to the LGBT community with its various characters.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/town-Conformist-city-Carole-St-Laurent/dp/1545566089
Families Everywhere
by Ilsa Frazer
illus. by Michelle Li
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
Summary: Families Everywhere is a colorful book, illustrating families of animals, and a family with LGBTQ parents. This book is a fun, and great way to introduce the idea of non traditional families to your child.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WN6GQ2/
The Adventures of Honey & Leon
by Alan Cumming
illus. by Grant Shaffer
Language: English
New York: Random House Books for Young Readers, 2017.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0399557970 ; 9780399557972
Summary: Honey and Leon are rescue mutts who love their dads very much. But their dads often have to go away on glamorous and important business, which worries the dogs. Honey and Leon are done staying home and fretting—they’re off on a dad-protecting adventure! Careful to remain incognito, the two pups shadow their dads on a trip across the sea, keeping them out of danger at every turn! How did they survive without Honey and Leon’s protection for this long?!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Honey-Leon-Alan-Cumming/dp/0399557970
Harriet Gets Carried Away
written and illustrated by Jessie Sima
Language: English
New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2018.
48 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1481469118 ; 9781481469111
Summary: From the author and illustrator of the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal comes a sweet and funny story about remembering where you belong, no matter how far you roam, or what you’re wearing when you get there. Harriet loves costumes. She wears them to the dentist, to the supermarket, and most importantly, to her super-special dress-up birthday party. Her dads have decorated everything for the party and Harriet has her most favorite costume all picked out for the big day. There’s just one thing missing—party hats!
But when Harriet dons her special penguin errand-running costume and sets out to find the perfect ones, she finds something else instead—real penguins! Harriet gets carried away with the flock. She may look like a penguin, but she’s not so sure she belongs in the arctic. Can Harriet manage her way back to her dads (and the party hats!) in time for her special day?
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Harriet-Gets-Carried-Away-Jessie/dp/1481469118
The Un-Princess
written and illustrated by Eliana J. Kohn
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1542645840 ; 9781542645843
Summary: A young princess decides conventional palace life is not for her. Octavia then begins her own journey to become the hero for a damsel in distress.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Un-Princess-Eliana-J-Kohn/dp/1542645840
Why Do I Have Two Mommies?: A journey in self discovery
written and illustrated by Janai Akerele
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1546979697 ; 9781546979692
Summary: Angel's curiosity has led her on a journey of self discovery for answers. She won't stop until she's questioned every member of the family why she has two mommies.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Have-Two-Mommies-discovery/dp/1546979697
When You Look Out the Window: How Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin Built a Community
Gayle E. Pitman
illustrated by Christopher Lyles
Language: English
Magination Press, 2017.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1433827360 ; 9781433827365
Summary: This is a picture book about Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, one of San Francisco's most well-known and politically active lesbian couples. In this story, Phyllis and Del point out landmarks through the city that can be seen out their window. The "Reader's Note" describes how Phyllis and Del left their mark on each of these sites. This is a unique way to introduce children to untold stories in history while also being a clever tribute to two notable women.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/When-You-Look-Out-Window/dp/1433827360/
El amanecer de la princesa es igual
written and illustrated by Marta via Martinez
Language: Spanish
Amazon Digital Services, 2017.
Summary: Realidad y ficcion para comprender la igualdad y el amor.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073T3VNY2/
Willow and the wedding
by Denise Brennan-Nelson
illus. by Cyd Moore
Language: English
Ann Arbor, MI: Sleeping Bear Press, 2017.
p. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781585369669 ; 1585369667
Summary: Bullied as a gay teenager, especially while performing in a high school musical, Uncle Ash, who is marrying his boyfriend, refuses to dance at his wedding, but flower girl Willow is determined to change her favorite uncle's mind.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Willow-Wedding-Denise-Brennan-Nelson/dp/1585369667/
Celebrating families: LGBT families
by Michael Pallotta
illus. by Lewis James
Language: English
Premium Publications, 2016.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0995226806 ; 9780995226807
Summary: A children’s picture rhyme book that features interactive coloring pages, ‘Celebrating Families’ is a feel good toddler book that demonstrates happiness, diversity, well-being and bliss! This creative paperback provides any parent the opportunity to converse with their children about kindness and acceptance as well as different types of families. This book also shows children to love one another, be kind to each other and to “always be proud of who you are”. With colorful characters, including LGBT from around the world, the author’s message for young children is simple, accept diversity, respect equality and to share love always. This is presented using rhythmic text with bright and appealing hand drawn illustrations by U.K.’s talented artist, Lewis James. A definite must have for all children and new “to be families” too!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Celebrating-Families-LGBT-1/dp/0995226806/
Who are you? : the kid's guide to gender identity
by Brook Pessin-Whedbee
illus. by Naomi Bardoff
Language: English
London, England ; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017. ß2017
29 p. ; col ill. : 25 cm.
ISBN: 9781785927287 ; 1785927280
Summary: This book introduces children to gender as a spectrum and shows how people can bend and break the gender binary and stereotypes. It includes an interactive wheel, clearly showing the difference between our body, expression and identity, and is an effective tool to help children 3+ understand and celebrate diversity.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Are-You-Gender-Identity/dp/1785927280/
All you need is love: celebrating families of all shapes and sizes
by Shanni Collins
Language: English
London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1785922513 ; 9781785922510
Summary: All families come in different shapes and sizes, but they are all special when they love and respect each other. These rhyming stories are a celebration of the diversity of families and encourage inclusion and acceptance in a child's relationships. By promoting diversity and understanding in family life and elsewhere, these stories support a positive approach to life at a young age, which fosters strong mental health and well-being. Each page is dedicated to a different family, with stories exploring adoption, fostering, disability, race, gender, and illness. Filled with humour and delightfully illustrated, children will love reading these stories with friends, family and in school again and again.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/All-You-Need-Love-Celebrating/dp/1785922513/
Blib, Blob, and Blub
written and illus. by Bianca Neumann-May
Language: English
Bianca Neumann-May, 2017.
24 pp. ; col. illus. ; cm.
Available: http://lifegavemelemons.co.uk
Cada familia, a su aire : el gran libro de las pequeñas diferencias
by Béatrice Boutignon
translated by Luisa Antolín Villota
Language: Spanish
Madrid : Hotel Papel, 2015.
42 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 19 x 26 cm.
ISBN: 9788494438202 ; 8494438204
Summary: Mamá y yo vivíamos en la sabana. Mis padres me adoptaron cuando era pequeña. Mamá y papá nacieron en dos países diferentes. Con mis dos papás, a menudo voy al museo. Nosotros, no tenemos hijos… Los animales de este libro juegan con sus familias, todas iguales y todas diferentes. Desde las familias monoparentales a las “tribus”, las familias LGBT y las familias sin hijos, todas mezcladas, ¡nadie se queda fuera! Un álbum sensible y tierno, divertido y que ayuda a comprender y aceptar nuestras diferencias. Corazonadas: los libros de las emociones Una colección destinada al público infantil y juvenil centrada en la reflexión sobre los sentimientos, la educación afectivo-sentimental y el desarrollo de la personalidad.
Available: http://libreriaolacacia.com/tienda/libros-diversidad-familiar/cada-familia-a-su-aire/
Go back to where you came from!
written and illus. by Madeleina Kay
Language: English
Madeleina Kay, 2016.
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780995707405
Summary: 'Go Back To Where You Came From' is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book about the refugee crisis. The book aims to teach compassion and tolerance, whilst raising money for the refugee movement. 50% profits from the sale of this book will go to Sheffield City of Sanctuary. The Story tells the tale of a pet wolf, forced to leave her home country when her family can no longer feed her. After a dangerous journey across the sea, she washes up in a country where they keep pet dogs and there is a phobia around wolves. Will she find a new family to take her in, or will they tell her to 'Go Back To Where You Came From?' Diversity, compassion and multiculturalism are at the heart of this self-publishing children's story book project, which has been crowdfunded by an incredible community of generous, kind-hearted backers.
Available: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/496412439/go-back-to-where-you-came-from-refugee?ref=shop_home_active_3
Enid and her two mums
by Jessica Skogstad
illus. by Tara Reynolds
Language: English
Jessica Skogstad, 2016.
Summary: Young Enid is on her usual walk to school one day, when she notices that her family looks slightly different to the other families she sees on the street. Enid has two mums, and she begins to wonder just what makes up a family. The day brings her many opportunities to see the diverse nature of modern families, and Enid makes a very important discovery along the way – family is love! The first of Jessica Skogstad’s titles through Aly’s Books, Enid and her Two Mums is a heartwarming story that highlights the diversity of families in our communities, but also the wonderful similarities and unconditional love that these different family configurations contain.
Available: http://www.enidandher2mums.com/
Pearl power & the girl with two dads
written and illus. by Mel Elliott
Language: English
[England]: I Love Mel, 2016.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9781527266728
Summary: Matilda is a new girl at Pearl's school, but there's something really different and cool about her family. Laugh as Pearl struggles to come to terms with how annoyingly "normal" they actually are! Pearl Power and the Girl with Two Dads is a funny and heartwarming tale of same sex parenting and accepting the idea of different family set-ups to you traditional 1 mum, 1 dad.
Available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pearl-Power-Girl-Two-Dads/dp/1527266729
Sueños de familias: hijos concebidos por técnicas de reproducción asistida
by Marianela Casanova
illus. by Bellina et al.
Language: Spanish
Cien Lunas Editorial, 2016.
Available: http://www.idea.me/proyecto/45450/suenos-de-familias
