Mom and Mum are getting married!
by Ken Setterington
illus. by Alice Priestley
Language: English
Toronto : Second Story Press, ©2004.
[24] p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 1896764843; 9781896764849
Summary: When Rosie finds out that her two mothers are planning to get married, she has only one worry-- will she get to be a flower girl?
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Mom-Mum-are-Getting-Married/dp/1896764843/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354614775&sr=1-1&keywords=9781896764849
What are parents?
by Kyme Fox-Lee; Susan Fox-Lee
illus. by Randy Jennings
Language: English
Antelope, CA : StoryTyme Pub., ©2004.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0975369903; 9780975369906
Summary: "Playfully rhyming words and beautifully illustrated pictures lead a child through a journey to discovering diversity while learning to accept their unique family ..."--Jacket.
Available: http://www.alibris.com/search/books/isbn/9780975369906
Spacegirl pukes
by Katy Watson
illus. by Vanda Carter
Language: English
London : Onlywomen, 2005.
28 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 30 cm.
ISBN: 0906500877; 9780906500873
Summary: Young spacegirl is especially lucky to have two mothers and a very curious cat nearby when rocket troubles and nausea begin.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Spacegirl-Pukes-Katy-Watson/dp/0906500877
The not-so-only child
by Heather Jopling
illus. by Lauren Page Russell
Language: English
[Coburg, Ont.] : Nickname Press, [2006]
[24] p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
ISBN: 0978073940; 9780978073947
Summary: Larissa is an only child, but she is not alone! See how big this only child's family is! This book shows that an only child can still have a very full family with different lifestyles and ethnicities represented in her world.
Available: http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/9780978073947/
Daddy's roommate
written and illus. by Michael Willhoite
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland, 1990.
[32] p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 1555831788; 9781555831783
Awards: Lambda Literary Award, 1990
Summary: A young boy discusses his divorced father's new living situation, in which the father and his gay roommate share eating, doing chores, playing, loving, and living.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Roommate-Michael-Willhoite/dp/1555831788
The generous Jefferson Bartleby Jones
by Forman Brown
illus. by Leslie Trawin
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland, ©1991.
[42] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Summary: Since Chad and Kim's dads don't seem to have enough time to spend with them, Jeff decides to be generous and lend out his two dads.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Generous-Jefferson-Bartleby-Alyson-Wonderland/dp/1555831982/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354622050&sr=1-1&keywords=generous+Jefferson+Bartleby+Jones
Daddy's wedding
written and illus. by by Michael Willhoite
Language: English
Los Angeles, CA : Alyson Wonderland, 1996.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 1555833500; 9781555833503
Summary: Nick tells about the wedding of his daddy to Frank, including the gathering of family and friends, the ceremony, the food, and the antics of Clancy.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Wedding-Wonderland-Michael-Willhoite/dp/1555833500/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354622245&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555833503
How my family came to be - Daddy, Papa and me
by Andrew R Aldrich
illus. by Mike Motz
Language: English
Oakland, CA : New Family Press, 2003.
[24] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 0974200808; 9780974200804
Summary: Examines how to be a family when adopted by a gay couple.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/How-My-Family-Came-Be/dp/0974200808/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354622443&sr=1-1&keywords=9780974200804
One dad, two dads, brown dad, blue dads
by Johnny Valentine
illus. by Melody Sarecky
Language: English
Los Angeles, Calif. : Alyson Wonderland, 2004.
[32] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 1555838480; 9781555838485
Summary: Two children, one with two blue dads and one with a more traditional family, compare notes and wonder what is so different about dads who are blue.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/One-Dad-Dads-Brown-Blue/dp/1555838480/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354622637&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555838485
Monicka's papa is tall
by Heather Jopling
illus. by Allyson Demoe
Language: English
Cobourg, Ont. : Nickname Press ©2006.
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 20 cm.
ISBN: 9780978073916; 0978073916
Worldcat summary: This book will help parents, teachers and librarians to educate and expose young children to a variety of family relationships in today's society.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Monickas-Papa-Tall-Heather-Jopling/dp/0978073916/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354622992&sr=1-1&keywords=9780978073916
Heather has two mommies
by Lesléa Newman
illus. by Diana Souza
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland, ©1989.
[36] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 155583180X; 9781555831806
Summary: When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Heather-Has-Mommies-Leslea-Newman/dp/155583180X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354623297&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555831806
Belinda's bouquet
by Lesléa Newman
illus. by Michael Willhoite
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland, ©1991.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 18 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 1555831540; 9781555831547
Summary: Belinda's best friend Daniel, and Daniel's two mothers, help her to accept her body shape.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Belindas-Bouquet-Leslea-Newman/dp/1555831540/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354623491&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555831547
Gloria goes to Gay Pride
by Lesléa Newman
illus. by Russell Crocker
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland, ©1991.
35 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 1555831850; 9781555831851
Summary: Gloria and her two mothers join a parade celebrating Gay Pride Day.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Gloria-Goes-Pride-Leslea-Newman/dp/1555831850/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354623651&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555831851
Two moms, the Zark, and me
by Johnny Valentine
illus. by Angelo Lopez
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland, 1993.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 1555832369; 9781555832360
S
ummary: A young child with two moms, a playful animal called a zark, and the narrow-minded McFinks all come together in this whimsical story that looks at just what a family is all about.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Two-Moms-Zark-Johnny-Valentine/dp/1555832369/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354624084&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555832360
Anna Day and the o'ring
by Elaine Wickens
Language: English
Boston, Mass. : Alyson Wonderland Publications Inc., 1994.
22 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
ISBN: 1555832520; 9781555832520
Summary: Evan and his two mothers try to assemble a tent and find that Anna Day, the dog, has hidden the o-ring.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Anna-Day-O-Ring-Alyson-Wonderland/dp/1555832520/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354624271&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555832520
Zack's story : growing up with same-sex parents
by Keith Elliot Greenberg
photographs by Carol Halebian
Language: English
Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Publications Co., ©1996.
32 p. : col. ill. ; 20 x 22 cm.
ISBN: 082252581X; 9780822525813
Summary: An eleven-year-old boy describes life as part of a family made up of himself, his mother and her lesbian partner.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Zacks-Story-Growing-Same-Sex-Challenge/dp/082252581X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354624529&sr=1-1&keywords=9780822525813
ABC : a family alphabet book
by Bobbie Combs
illus. by Desiree Rappa; Brian Rappa
Language: English
Ridley Park, PA : Two Lives Pub., ©2000.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 0967446813; 9780967446813
Summary: Introduces the alphabet with whimsical illustrations portraying gay and lesbian parents and racial diversity.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Family-Alphabet-Book-Bobbie-Combs/dp/0967446813/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354624768&sr=1-1&keywords=9780967446813
All families are different
by Sol Gordon
illus. by Vivien Cohen
Language: English
New York : Prometheus, 2000.
53, [11] p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 1573927651; 9781573927659
Summary: Discusses differences in today's society, and what makes each family special.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/All-Families-Are-Different-Gordon/dp/1573927651/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354624984&sr=1-1&keywords=9781573927659
Mama eat ant, yuck!
by Barbara Lynn Edmonds
illus. by Matthew Daniele
Language: English
Eugene, Or. : Hundredth Munchy Publications, ©2000.
[28] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 0965670023; 9780965670029
Summary: Baby Emma says her first words when Mama accidently eats some ants that are in the raisins. Emma lives with her lesbian parents, Mama and Mommy, and Mama envisions Emma's verbal future up until she has her own baby Kate who says, "Grandmama eat ant, yuck!"
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Yuck-Barbara-Lynn-Edmonds/dp/0965670023/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354625184&sr=1-1&keywords=9780965670029
My house
by Brenna Harding; Vicki Harding
illus. by Chris Bray-Cotton
Language: English
Sydney, Australia : KBO Printing Solutions, 2004.
12 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0958129002; 9780958129008
Available: http://www.womensbookshop.co.nz/products/45187-MyHouse-9780958129008
Going to fair day
by Brenna Harding; Vicki Harding
illus. by Chris Bray-Cotton
Language: English
[Dulwich Hill, N.S.W.] : Learn to Include, 2002.
12 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 0958129010; 9780958129015
Available: http://www.womensbookshop.co.nz/catalog/search?keyword=9780958129015&search_type=core%5Ekeyword&commit=
Bedtime for Baby Teddy
by Tamara Arc-Dekker
illus. by Jenni Boettcher
Language: English
[Victoria, Australia : Rainbow Babies Books, 2002]
[12] p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 0958134901; 9780958134903
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Baby-Teddy-Tamara-Dekker/dp/0958134901/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354625765&sr=1-1&keywords=9780958134903
Emma and Meesha my boy : a two mom story
by Kaitlyn Considine
illus. by Binny Hobbs
Language: English
[West Hartford, Conn.] : [Two Mom Books], ©2005.
[30] p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 1413416004; 9781413416008
Summary: Emma lives with her two moms and a chubby housecat. Follow along as Emma gets in trouble while trying to play with Meesha Kitty; and cheer as she learns to treat him with care.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Emma-Meesha-My-Boy-Story/dp/1413416004/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354625936&sr=1-1&keywords=9781413416008
While you were sleeping
by Stephanie Burks
illustrations by Kelli Bienvenu
Language: English
Victoria, B.C. : Trafford, ©2004.
[13] p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 1412028531; 9781412028530
Amazon summary: While You Were Sleeping, written by Stephanie Burks, is a story that lovingly describes the day that two women learn that a birthmother has chosen them to adopt a newborn baby boy. While their future son sleeps through his first hours of life, his new mothers experience all of the joy and anticipation of their new life together. It shows the excitement of the new parents as they hear of their son's birth and drive to the hospital to meet him for the first time. Charming and colorful illustrations by Kelli Bienvenu convey the warmth of this story from beginning to end, showing the moments that the adoptive parents meet their newborn son, sing him lullabies and arrive home, where the family pets are introduced to the newest member of their family.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/While-Were-Sleeping-Stephanie-Burks/dp/1412028531/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354626122&sr=1-1&keywords=9781412028530
The daddy machine
by Johnny Valentine
illus. by Lynette Schmidt
Language: English
Los Angeles, Calif. : Alyson Wonderland, 2004.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 1555838871; 9781555838874
Summary: Two children who have two mothers dream of what it would be like to have a father and pretend to invent a daddy machine.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Daddy-Machine-Johnny-Valentine/dp/1555838871/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354626357&sr=1-1&keywords=9781555838874
Flying free
by Jennifer C Gregg
illus. by Jana Richards
Language: English
North Charleston, SC : BookSurge, 2004.
28, [1] p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 1594579725; 9781594579721
Worldcat summary: Narrated by a firefly captured by a five-year-old girl named Violet, who plans to use the firefly as her nightlight. Violet's mommies, Mommy Blue and Mama Red, go along with the idea, but the firefly refuses to live in a glass jar. After several attempts, the firefly devises the ultimate escape plan.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Flying-Free-Jennifer-C-Gregg/dp/1594579725/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354580403&sr=1-1&keywords=9781594579721
Molly's family
by Nancy Garden
illus. by Sharon Wooding
Language: English
New York : Farrar Straus Giroux, ©2004.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 0374350027; 9780374350024
Summary: While preparing decorations for Open School Night, Molly and several of her classmates draw pictures of their families and discover that family means something different to each of them.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Mollys-Family-Nancy-Garden/dp/0374350027/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354580170&sr=1-1&keywords=9780374350024
The rainbow cubby house
by Brenna Harding; Vicki Harding
illus. by Chris Bray-Cotton
Language: English
Sydney, Australia : KBO Printing Solutions, 2005.
12 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0958129029; 9780958129022
Summary: Brenna and her two Mums are making a cubby house, assisted by Jed and his two Dads. This is the third book in the Learn to Include series that provides opportunities for discussions on understanding how families can be different, and provide confirmation for children of same sex parents.
Available: http://www.womensbookshop.co.nz/catalog/search?keyword=9780958129022&search_type=core%5Ekeyword&commit=
Koalas on parade
by Brenna Harding; Vicki Harding
illus. by Chris Bray-Cotton
Language: English
Sydney, Australia : KBO Printing Solutions, 2005.
12 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 0958129037; 9780958129039
Summary: Brenna's two Mums have made her a fabulous koala costume for the school costume parade. Will it be good enough for her to win a prize?
Available: http://www.womensbookshop.co.nz/products/230332-KoalasOnParade-9780958129039
Ryan's mom is tall
by Heather Jopling
illus. by Alyson Demoe
Language: English
[Coburg, Ont.] : Nickname Press, [2006]
[24] p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
ISBN: 0978073908; 9780978073909
Worldcat summary: This book will help parents, teachers and librarians to educate and expose young children to a variety of family relationships in today's society.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Ryans-Mom-Tall-Heather-Jopling/dp/0978073908/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354577411&sr=1-1&keywords=0978073908
The different dragon
by Jennifer Bryan
illus. by Danamarie Hosler
Language: English
Ridley Park, PA : Two Lives Publishing, ©2006.
32 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 0967446864; 9780967446868
Worldcat summary: A bedtime story takes Noah on an amazing journey with his cat, where they meet a dragon who doesn't want to be scary and fierce.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/The-Different-Dragon-Jennifer-Bryan/dp/0967446864/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354577108&sr=8-1&keywords=9780967446868
Josh and Jaz have three mums
by Hedi Argent; British Association for Adoption & Fostering.
illus. by Amanda Wood
Language: English
London : BAAF, ©2007.
22 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9781905664122; 1905664125
Summary: Mummy Sue and Mummy Fran help the children to understand that every family tree will tell a different story and that life would be boring if they were all the same. Working together, they produce a family tree that Josh and Jaz are truly proud of and one that wins the admiration of all their classmates.
This brightly illustrated book for young children aged five to eight helps to explain the diversity and “difference” of family groups, and encourages an understanding and appreciation of same sex parents.
Josh and Jaz Have Three Mums will be particularly useful for social workers, child care professionals, carers and adoptive parents when exploring the complexities of modern family life with young children. The book would be a valuable addition to every primary school library as it provides triggers for discussion about tolerance and different kinds of families.
Available: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Josh-Jaz-have-three-mums/dp/1905664125/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354561285&sr=1-1
Mommy, mama and me
by Lesléa Newman
illustrated by Carol Thompson.
Language: English
Berkeley : Tricycle Press, ©2009.
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 16 cm.
ISBN: 9781582462639; 1582462631
Worldcat summary: A baby enjoys a number of fun activities with her two mothers.
Reviews: Horn Book, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal
Awards: American Library Association Stonewall Book Awards Honor Book, 2010.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Mama-Me-Lesl%C3%A9a-Newman/dp/1582462631/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354560786&sr=8-1&keywords=9781582462639
