Zwei Mamas für Oscar: Wie aus einem Wunsch ein Wunder wird
by Susanne Scheerer
illus. by Annabelle von Sperber
Language: German
Ellermann, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 3770700848 ; 9783770700844
Summary: Familie ist wie ein Regenbogen: Es gibt alle Farben.
Wie kommt es, dass Oscar zwei Mamas hat, fragt sich Tilly. Ihre große Schwester Frieda erklärt ihr, dass Oscars Mamas sich sehnlichst ein Kind gewünscht hatten, doch leider vergeblich. Dann lernten sie Tillys und Friedas Eltern kennen, und Oscars Mamas bekamen von Friedas und Tillys Papa Samen gespendet. So kam schließlich Oscar zur Welt, und aus einem großen Wunsch wurde ein noch größeres Wunder. "Zwei Mamas für Oskar“ behandelt das aktuelle Thema „Regenbogenfamilie”: Lebendig, anschaulich und kindgerecht erzählt macht das Buch es Eltern und Erziehern leicht, mit Kindern ab drei Jahren über Vielfalt zu sprechen.
Available: https://www.amazon.de/Zwei-Mamas-für-Oscar-Wunsch/dp/3770700848/
Sarah Elizabeth Amazon Lee: is absolutely fabulous!
written and illus. by Kobi Wilson
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
Summary: Sarah Elizabeth Amazon Lee is absolutely fabulous and she knows it! However, sometimes she still worries about the different ways she feels each day. A diverse community of family and friends help Sarah Elizabeth process each worry and assure her that whoever she is and however she feels, she is absolutely loved and supported. This lighthearted book about feelings, family and gender presents an empowering message of acceptance for all children, but it is especially welcoming to children with non-traditional, GLBT, and/or multi-racial families as these families are depicted in the colorful illustrations that accompany the simple but powerful text.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Elizabeth-Amazon-Lee-absolutely-ebook/dp/B078T5M887/
Olive The Dog Who Was Really A Frog
written and illus. by by Simon Toby Browne
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
Summary: A kids' picture book inspired by identity, with a message about acceptance and promoting strength through diversity.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Olive-Dog-Who-Really-Frog-ebook/dp/B078Z1JZDP
What Makes a Family?: The Big Picture for Little Minds
written and illus. by by MacKenzie Maxwell
Language: English
MacKenzie Maxwell, 2017.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692051341 ; 9780692051344
Summary: Families come in all shapes and sizes, but each one is bound by love. With lyrical words and gorgeous pictures, this book helps open up important conversations about family and love.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Makes-Family-Picture-Little/dp/0692051341/
Xander's story
by Alejandro Garcia-Halenar and Christopher Garcia-Halenar
illus. by
Language: English
Xanmaxbooks, 2018.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0578194252 ; 9780578194257
Summary: Xander's Story is a wonderfully vibrant picture book which guides children through a baseline understanding of surrogacy. Xander's journey begins in the initial stage of him being just a dream to the final stage of when he becomes a gift. Xander, his little brother Max, and his two Dads, Alex and Chris Garcia-Halenar live in South Florida. Both Alex and Chris always wanted a family and began their surrogacy journey soon after falling in love. Believing that every child's story is unique and should be celebrated, they wrote Xander's Story so their son will always know how special he is.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578194252/
One in many millions
by Rebecca Miles
illus. by Anil Tortop
Language: English
Rebecca Miles, 2018.
Summary: Some people might tell you that you were grown from a magical egg. You may have heard that a flying bird delivered you. The real story about how you were made is far more interesting – it all begins with one in MANY millions…. This book aims to explain the beautiful process of making a baby to children who have two Mums. It begins with a short explanation of how a child with heterosexual parents is made through sexual intercourse, and then goes on to cover IVF, IUI and sperm donation, all in a child-friendly and illustrated picture book.
Available: https://rjmilesauthor.com/product/one-in-many-millions/
How Daddy and Papa Made a Family: Surrogacy
by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Emma Wallis, 2018.
38 p. : col. ill; cm.
ISBN: 197704946X ; 9781977049469
Summary: This is the story of how Daddy and Papa made a baby. It is aimed at primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two men might have a baby. In this edition of the book we look at how Daddy and Papa used donor eggs and a surrogate (IVF). This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/How-Daddy-Papa-Made-Family/dp/197704946X/
How Mummy and Mama Made You: Conceived at Home
written and illus. by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Emma Wallis, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1976910234 ; 9781976910234
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Mama made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two women might have a baby together. In this edition of the book we look at how Mummy and Mama made a baby using home insemination. This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976910234/
How Mummy and Mama Made You: IVF
written and illustrated by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Emma Wallis, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1976967171 ; 9781976967177
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Mama made a baby. It is aimed at primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two women might have a baby together. In this edition of the book we look at how Mummy and Mama made a baby using IVF. This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1976967171
Being Different is Being Normal
written and illus. by Joel Briske
Language: English
Lulu.com, 2005.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1411633784 ; 9781411633780
Summary: I wrote this book to help my wife and I express to our daughter some of our most important values. These include accepting and celebrating the diversity of others and of oneself. My goal was to relate this theme to those things that are most apparent in children's lives. Using rhyming text and colorful illustrations, the book describes how we are all unique when it comes to our physical appearances, our homes and where we live, the makeup of our families, and more.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Being-Different-Normal-Joel-Brieske/dp/1411633784/
Rainbow: A LGBTQ+ Story For Children
written and illus. by Margaret Rego
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
4 p.
Summary: Bella and Molly invite you and your child to read this book together to facilitate a safe place for inner self-reflection regarding acceptance of one another, particularly acceptance within the LGBTQ community. By fostering conversation at an early age, we begin to lay the foundation in which children will feel safe to talk about their difference and create an avenue for acceptance towards themselves and their peers.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-LGBTQ-Children-Margaret-Rego-ebook/dp/B07B61BHZF/
Linny Lemur
written and illus. by Madita Haustein
Language: German
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2018.
23 p.
Summary: Linny ist ein aufgewecktes Lemuren-Mädchen, das in diesem illustrierten Kinderbuch alle seine Freunde besucht. Dabei lernt Linny, dass es viele unterschiedliche Familienformen gibt: Sie trifft unter anderem einen alleinerziehenden Vater, der die besten Kekse im ganzen Dschungel backt, liebevolle Großeltern, die sich um ihr Enkelkind kümmern, eine Familie, die eine andere Sprache spricht, und eine Regenbogenfamilie mit zwei Mamas. Eine tierisch gute Geschichte über Liebe und Toleranz, die Kindern die unterschiedlichen, modernen Formen des Familienlebens näher bringt.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Linny-Lemur-German-Madita-Haustein-ebook/dp/B07BFWGSYT/
Families are like Ice Cream Flavors: A book for kids about family diversity
by E. L. George
illus. by Crazy Ink
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2018.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1986425762 ; 9781986425766
Summary: “Families are like puzzles – pieces are not the same.” “Kelly came from foster care.” “Heather has a different type of hair.” “Avery’s mom walks with a cane.” “Jonathan has two moms.” *** Families are like Ice Cream Flavors is a children’s book for young children and adults in non-traditional families aimed at acceptance. From the author of award-winning young adult LGBT novel Freak, this book helps kids understand that all families are different and gives a nod to diversity. With a background in systemic family systems, narrative therapist EL George writes to help promote kindness, end stigma and put an end to bullying for people of all ages.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Families-are-like-Cream-Flavors-ebook/dp/B07BPZLB1Y/
Two Dads are Better Than One: There is a Monster in my Room
written and illus. by K. C. Eckels
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
36 p.
Summary: In this book, Suzie hears a noise in her room. As her imagination gets away from her, she believes a monster is lurking in the shadows. She runs to her loving Dads for comfort and they help her find an answer to what caused the mysterious sound.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Dads-are-Better-Than-ebook/dp/B077KQHFBB/
Two Moms Are Better Than One: There is a Monster in my Room
written and illus. by K. C. Eckels
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1979854505 ; 9781979854504
Summary: "There is a Monster in my Room" is the second book in the "Two Moms are Better Than One" series. In this book, Charlie hears a noise in his room. As his imagination gets away from him, he believes a monster is lurking in the shadows. He runs to his loving Moms for comfort and they help him find an answer to what caused the mysterious sound. What made the mysterious noise? Was it really monster? Read Two Moms are Better Than One: There is a Monster in my Room, to find out.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Moms-Are-Better-Than/dp/1979854505/
Mustard and Custard: True Friendship is Not About Gender
written and illus. by Nick Rolfe
Language: English
Your Stories Matter, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1909320692 ; 9781909320697
Summary: This illustrated children's story is about a gay couple (two male dogs), told in terms of friendship. No big deal is made of the fact they are both male and clearly partners, instead the story focuses on the quest of one of the dogs (Custard) to find a birthday present for the other (Mustard). Along the way we meet some of the other characters on Rainbow Street, who have their own stories in the Rainbow Street Series. The heart-warming conclusion of the story comes when Custard is unable to find a present special enough, and Mustard tells Custard not to worry because their friendship is the best present he could hope for. The story is aimed at young children, using animals rather than humans, to explore the idea that same-sex relationships are just as natural as same-sex friendships.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mustard-Custard-Friendship-Gender-Rainbow/dp/1909320692
Two moms
by Carolyn Robertson
illus. by Sophie Keen
Language: English
Sparklypoo Publications, 2018.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0993115365 ; 9780993115363
Summary: Having Two Moms is double the fun! Many families are different, this family has Two Moms. What do they get up to together? Baking, making, roller-blading and camping beneath the stars. A beautifully illustrated, affirming story of life with Two Moms written from the perspective of their child. Written in easy to follow rhyming text. The story celebrates the diversity of LGBT family life with humor and warmth; all families are special in their own way.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Moms-Ms-Carolyn-Robertson/dp/0993115365
Mommy and Mama Albatross
by Jenny Worthington
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2018.
24 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1986033570 ; 9781986033572
Summary: Inspired by true events in the wild. This warm and tender story follows Mommy and Mama Albatross raising their chick. Little chick snuggles closely into his parents soft feathers and hopes to stay just one more night before its time to fly.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Mommy-Mama-Albatross-same-sex-partnership/dp/1986033570
Me, Mummy & Mum
by Gemma Denham
Language: English
Elizabeth Publications, 2018.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 099355797X ; 9780993557972
Summary: Hello, my name is Jeremy. This is my Mum, and my Mummy. And this is Peg, she is our cat. She’s rather old, and rather fat. This is my story come with me, And find out about my family. And all the things we like to do, I’m sure you like to do them too! ‘Me, Mummy & Mum’ is a story about Jeremy and his two mums. The book doesn’t ‘teach’ the reader about alternative families. It simply includes them like any other story book about a mummy and daddy would. One of the nice things about children’s books is that they build self-confidence by normalising children's experiences. Everyone should have a chance to see their family represented in the books they read, however many mums or dads they have. All families should be celebrated, and all children should be taught that families come in so many different combinations.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Me-Mummy-Mum-Gemma-Denham/dp/099355797X/
There's A Caterpillar Inside Me!
written and illus. by Marilyn Braude
Language: English
Warm Pages Publishing, 2018.
120 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692052895 ; 9780692052891
Summary: This entertaining LGBT fable unfolds as an unhappy Butterfly pours out her troubles to a ratty tatty acquaintance. "Mosquito,you have no idea how awful it is not to like the way you are made...not to be what others see. If only I still had all my little Caterpillar feet. Mosquito stretched his shabby wings. "How can you be other than the Butterfly I see?" Butterfly's quest to solve this fundamental LGBT dilemma becomes an enchanting fable for the whole family. Kids will love the surface/simple story and silly pictures. Adolescents will tune into the sly wit and humor used to discuss a troubling subject. And parents of little ones can use it to explain, gently and sensitively, their non-conforming lifestyle. There's A Caterpillar Inside Me! successfully tackles the profound LGBT question of what to do when the inside doesn't match the outside you.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Theres-Caterpillar-Inside-Marilyn-Braude/dp/0692052895/
What Does A Princess Really Look Like?
by Mark Loewen
illus. by Ed Pokoj
Language: English
Boutique of Quality Books, 2018.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1945448172 ; 9781945448171
Summary: Chloe dreams of being a ballerina princess. But today she is not practicing her twirls or leaping from room to room. She digs deep in her art drawer to find what she needs to craft her very own princess ballerina. The project quickly turns into more than a simple princess drawing. Chloe realizes that princesses are not just about beautiful hair and sparkly dresses. As her work of art comes to life, she discovers the qualities of character that make up her princess. When she feels insecure about an imperfection in her art, her dads point out that the personal quirks make her princess unique! And Chloe realizes that she is not too different from the princess she so admires.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Does-Princess-Really-Brave/dp/1945448172/
Same but different Too: The Colourful Life
by Naomi Y. Kissiedu-Green and Chris Laxton
illus. by Maria de los Angeles Allessandra
Language: English
Tclc, 2018.
44 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0994465610 ; 9780994465610
Summary: Kobi is back with another great story to tell. However this time it's not about his family, it’s about his friend’s family. Lee is Kobi’s friend and he is multi-heritage just like Kobi. Lee is adopted and he has two dads. This book explores different types of families and provides the reader with some examples of how families can be different, while also having some things in common. Lee and his classmates learn to accept that families can be the same, but different, and every family deserves respect.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Same-but-different-Too-Colourful-ebook/dp/B07BPDPKLR/
A church for all
by Gayle E. Pitman
illus. by Laure Fournier
Language: English
Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2018.
pages cm.
ISBN: 9780807511794 ; 080751179X
Summary: Celebrates a diverse community on a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that welcomes all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Come to the church for all!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Church-All-Gayle-Pitman/dp/080751179X/
Sewing the rainbow : the story of Gilbert Baker and the rainbow flag
by Gayle E. Pitman
illus. by Holly Clifton-Brown
Language: English
Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2018].
pages cm.
ISBN: 9781433829024 ; 1433829029
Summary: Sewing the Rainbow is the powerful story of Gilbert Baker and the creation of the rainbow flag. This book takes readers from Gilbert’s childhood in a small town in Kansas where he didn’t fit in, to his historic artistic career in San Francisco. Today the flag is everywhere, even in the small town where Gilbert grew up! This book shows that when you see a rainbow flag, you’ll know it’s okay to be your colorful self. Includes a “Note to Parents and Caregivers” with more about Gilbert and the flag’s history.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Sewing-Rainbow-Story-About-Gilbert/dp/1433829029
Jack (Not Jackie)
by Erica Silverman
illus. by Holly Hatam
Language: English
New York, NY : Little Bee Books, [2018].
pages cm.
ISBN: 9781499807318 ; 1499807317
Summary: Susan loves her baby sister, Jackie, but as Jackie grows older and behaves more and more like a boy Susan must adjust to having a brother, Jack, instead.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Not-Jackie-Erica-Silverman/dp/1499807317
A day in the life of Marlon Bundo
by Marlon Bundo
illus. by E. G. Keller
Language: English
New York: Chronicle Books, 2018.
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9781452173801 ; 145217380X
Summary: HBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's picture book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny. Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa, Mike Pence - the Vice President of the United States. But on this Very Special Day, Marlon's life is about to change forever. With its message of tolerance and advocacy, this charming children's book explores issues of same sex marriage and democracy. Sweet, funny, and beautifully illustrated, this book is dedicated to every bunny who has ever felt different.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Tonight-Oliver-Presents-Marlon-Bundo/dp/145217380X/
Dottie's Magic Pockets: Children's Sing-Along Book
by Andrea Maxwell
Language: English
Independently published, 2017.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN:
Summary: Dottie's Magic Pockets mission is to create children’s media that represents all types of families - traditional families, gay families, adoptive families...
Available: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/dottie-s-magic-pockets-children-s-sing-along-book-transgender#/
Ben, the boy who paints his nails
by Louis Hanson
illus. by Daisy Squires
Language: English
Independently published, 2018.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN:
Summary: A book about a gender creative child.
Available: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1638447768/the-be-you-collection/
Littles : and how they grow
by Kelly DiPucchio
illus. by AG Ford
Language: English
New York : Doubleday, [2017].
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9780399555268 ; 0399555269
Summary: A rhyming celebration of babies, or Littles, who are cared for by loved ones in every way and grow big in the blink of an eye.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Littles-They-Grow-Kelly-DiPucchio/dp/0399555269
Elvis Presley's Love me tender
by Elvis Presley
illus. by Stephanie Graegin
Language: English
New York, NY : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2017].
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 9780735231221 ; 0735231222
Summary: "Elvis Presley's hit song 'Love Me Tender' is reimagined as an ode to families of all shapes and sizes."
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Elvis-Presleys-Love-Me-Tender/dp/0735231222/
Blanket of love
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
illus. by Brooke Boynton Hughes
Language: English
New York : Little Simon, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 18 cm.
ISBN: 9781481489720 ; 1481489720
Summary: With lilting lullaby text and charming illustrations, this story celebrates blankets of love, from a blanket of flowers in a field to a blanket of kisses that soothe a baby to sleep.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Blanket-Love-New-Books-Newborns/dp/1481489720/
Some Girls
by Nelly Thomas
illus. by Sarah Dunk
Independently published, 2017.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: Some Girls is an early childhood book aimed at instilling confidence in little girls. It’s a story about how every girl is different and special in their own way.
Available: https://www.somekidsbooks.com/#/some-girls/
Maiden Voyage: An illustrated LGBTQ themed children's book
by Jaimee Poipoi, Adam Reynolds & Chaz Harris
illus. by Christine Luiten & Bo Moore
Language: English
Independently published, 2017.
p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: A brand new tale of discovery about the importance of truth, family and love.
Available: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/872255010/maiden-voyage-an-illustrated-lgbtq-themed-children?ref=657ptd&token=c4541127
Lucy Star @ 13: Let’s Celebrate Trans and Gender Diversity
written and illus. by Kate Downey
Language: English
BalboaPressAU , 2017.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1504310322 ; 9781504310321
Summary:
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Lucy-Star-13-Celebrate-Diversity/dp/1504310322/
Hästen & Husse
by Susanne Pelger
illus. by Anna Södergård
Language: Swedish
Idus Förlag, 2017.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 9789175775845
Summary: När man är som man är, då är man som bäst. Det tycker Hästen och Husse, som kanske egentligen är en hund och en matte.
Available: https://www.adlibris.com/se/bok/hasten-husse-9789175775845
Baby's first words
by Stella Blackstone and Sunny Scribens
illus. by Christiane Engel
Language: English
London : Barefoot Books, [2017] ©2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
ISBN: 9781782853213 ; 1782853219
Summary: Come spend the day with a busy baby and her two dads and learn the words for all the things you see along the way. Includes seek-and-find pictures.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Babys-First-Words-Stella-Blackstone/dp/1782853219/
The Child In the Fathers' Hearts
by Paul Janson
illus. by Kevin Scott Germain
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
Little Maggie Brown: The Story of the Red Hoodie
by Anna Neal Negrete and Rheta Negrete Neal
Language: English
GSquared Publishing
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
21 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
Summary: Parents, are you finding it difficult at best to help your children identify issues, properly deal with them, and not scar them for life in the process? Little Maggie Brown presents a series of children's books designed to do just that! What better way to teach your little one about social matters than through the eyes, and life experience of a child wise beyond her years? Imagine the connections between a child whose being bullied, and one who is not only being bullied but presents realistic approaches to resolving this type of issue in their life. Or, think of the child who has two same gender parents and has to face the potential bias from children who are not taught inclusion. Maybe, the bi-racial or blended family that has the children hurt because the other children don't believe they are siblings. Perhaps the issue is class, or a myriad of other socio-economic concerns that we adults think children don't have to face. Well, the Little Maggie Brown series confronts these issues head on unapologetically.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Maggie-Brown-Story-Hoodie-ebook/dp/B06XGY6Z1X/
Marius and the Cloud: A tale about homosexuality for children
written and illus. by Raquel Huete Iglesias
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2016.
30 p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 1537039113 ; 9781537039114
Summary: Marius is a very happy and energetic child but some children at school tease him about being different. And this is because Marius doesn’t like girls. However, one day his favorite cloud Sweetie tells him a story that will change his life. Thanks to her advice, Marius will understand that homosexuality is essential to guarantee the survival of humanity on earth. Furthermore, he will find the courage to tell his parents what worries him.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Marius-Cloud-about-homosexuality-children/dp/1537039113
Be yourself
by Jackie Swirsky
illus by Jacob Swirsky and Jaimee Appel
Language: English
Winnipeg, Manitoba : Jackie Swirsky, 2016.
p. : col. ill. cm.
ISBN: 9780994922304 ; 0994922302
Available: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/be-yourself/9780994922304-item.html
Be who you are
by Todd Parr
Language: English
New York ; Boston : Little, Brown and Company, 2016. ©2016.
1 volume of (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
ISBN: 9780316265232 ; 0316265233
Summary: Who better than Todd Parr to remind kids that their unique traits are what make them so special? With his signature silly and accessible style, Parr encourages readers to embrace all their unique qualities.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Who-You-Are-Todd-Parr/dp/0316265233/
Clive and his babies
written and illus. by Jessica Spanyol
Language: English
Swindon, UK : Childs Play (International) Ltd, [2016] ©2016.
14 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9781846438820 ; 1846438829
Summary: Meet Clive -- and his imagination! Clive loves his dolls. He enjoys playing with them, and sharing them with his friends. A gentle, affectionate book, celebrating diversity and challenging gender stereotypes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Clive-His-Babies-All-about/dp/1846438829
No difference between us
by Jayneen Sanders
illus. by Amanda Gulliver
Language: English
Educate to Empower Publishing, 2016.
34 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1925089274 ; 9781925089271
Summary: This book encourages equality and respect for each other from the earliest of years. In order to reduce gender-based violence we need to teach gender equality and respectful relationships to young children. What better way than through a picture storybook? Children are visual learners and the match between illustration and text in this story will assist them to understand that we are all human — everyone feels, and everyone has hopes and dreams. Our gender should be and needs to be irrelevant.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Difference-Between-respectful-relationships-self-esteem/dp/1925089274
The girl who said sorry
by Hayoung Yim
illus. by Marta M.
Language: English
Canada Rhyming Reason, [2017] ©2017.
24 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 0993717489 ; 9780993717482
Summary: Too girly or too boyish. Too quiet, too loud. Be ambitious, but don't hurt feelings. Be inquisitive, but don't interrupt. Be outspoken, but don't be bossy. Most of all, be yourself - but be a lady. What's a girl to do in a world filled with contradicting gender expectations, aside from saying sorry? Within the subtle yet beautiful illustrations and powerful rhyme of The Girl Who Said Sorry, developing girls will learn that self-expression and personal choices can be made without apology, and with self-esteem.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Who-Said-Sorry/dp/0993717489
I don't have to choose
by Ellie Klipp
illus. by Mike Motz
Language: English
Bloomington, IN : WestBow Press, 2017.
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
ISBN: 9781512765977 ; 151276597X
Summary: How can you talk to young children about gender or their 'gender identity'? I Don't Have To Choose helps children internalize who they are, including as a boy or a girl, in a way that is simple, affirming, and free of stereotypes.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Choose-Ellie-Klipp/dp/151276597X/
