BOOK NOOK - Family Equality Council

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BOOK NOOK - Family Equality Council
BOOK NOOK
EARLY ELEMENTARY
(KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 3)
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123: A Family Counting Book by Bonnie Combs
Whether it’s two moms sharing dessert with their kids on the back porch, or
two dads telling bedtime stories, every page of this book brings LGBT
families along for the ride as children learn to count from one to twenty.
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10,000 Dresses by Marcus Ewert
Every night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows,
dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows. . . . Unfortunately, when Bailey's
awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary. "You're a
BOY!" Mother and Father tell Bailey. "You shouldn't be thinking about dresses at all."
Then Bailey meets Laurel, an older girl who is touched and inspired by Bailey's
imagination and courage. In friendship, the two of them begin making dresses together.
And Bailey's dreams come true!
This gorgeous picture book—a modern fairy tale about becoming the person you feel you
are inside—will delight people of all ages.
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ABC: A Family Alphabet Book by Bobbie Combs
Join a series of families headed by LGBT parents on this adventure through the
alphabet, enjoying all the things families do together.
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Adopting My Two Dads by Luca Panzini
This third book from the Some Families series is based on the true story of the
Leffew family, daddy Brian, daddy Jay, Daniel and Selena. We follow them through
the story of their adoption and learn how this family was formed. 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. Adopting our two
Dads also aims to help children from all backgrounds understand more about
families with same-gender parents.
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Albert the Confused Manatee by Christopher Straub
Albert the Confused Manatee is a story about one animal's quest to figure out what
kind of animal he is. With the help of his 15 underwater friends Albert learns that,
even though they have differences they also have a lot in common. Ideal for ages 3-5.
This 9" x 9" hardcover children's book contains 40 pages of original, full-color,
drawings by illustrator and author Christopher Straub. About the author and
illustrator: Christopher Straub, an artist who's known best for his time on Project
Runway season 6. Since the show he's done tons of product development including
plush animals and other items to benefit children's charities. A great majority of his
followers are parents with young children and he knew that a picture book is the next
step. This is his first children's book to be published and he hopes it's not the last.
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And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell
In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the
others.
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Antonio’s Card by Rigoberto Gonzalez
Elmer is a bit different from the other ducks. He doesn’t like to build forts with the other
boys, or play sports; he’d rather bake and perform and do things that make the others call
him a big sissy. But when his father needs help, Elmer shows everyone that being a sissy
doesn’t mean you can’t save the day.
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Bob The Ladybug: Bob's New Pants
Bob is a curious ladybug that is very open to learning new things about the world
around him. His character is faced with a world of diversity and lessons of acceptance.
Bob the Ladybug has been created to reach a target group of children ages 3-7. Join Bob
on his adventures to open the minds and hearts of everyone he comes in contact with.
Bob has a goal to end bullying and help children learn to accept diversity.
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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Leslea Newman
The only thing Roger likes better than exploring the world around him is describing it.
And Roger describes most things as fabulous! But his parents have a different view.
They want Roger to see things the way they do, so they ban "fabulous" from his
vocabulary. Fabulously illustrated by Peter Ferguson, this cheerful tale will have
children rejoicing along with Roger at all the fabulous--no, marvelous! no, dazzling!-things that await him when he steps outside.
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Cookies and Cake & The Families We Make by Jennifer L. Egan
Cookies and Cake & The Families We Make is a children's book about exposure and
acceptance of the diverse families that are part of our society: single parents, multicultural
parents, two moms, two dads, one of each or even an unrelated guardian. Those families,
who may at first seem different are quite similar, because what really matters is the love
and care they give to their children. The author uses the metaphor of the different cakes
and cookies we can bake to help young readers respect, accept and welcome diversity.
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The Daddy Book by Todd Parr
A look at all the different kinds of daddies in the world and how special each daddy
can be!
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Daddy, Papa, and Me by Leslea Newman
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending
the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and
a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.
Share the loving bond between same-sex parents and their children.
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Daddy’s Roommate by Michael Willhoite
A young boy explains to the readers that his mom & dad divorced last year and
now his dad lives with Frank (his partner). The text is open-minded and accepts
this as "just one more kind of love."
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Daddy’s Wedding by Michael Willhoite
Follow-up to "Daddy's Roommate", but now Daddy and Frank are getting
married!
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The Different Dragon by Jennifer Bryan
In this “bedtime story about bedtime stories”, Noah learns, with the help of his
two mommies, that even though there can be a lot of pressure to be exactly who
the world expects you to be, anyone can step outside the box and try new
things… even a fierce dragon!
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Donovan’s Big Day by Leslea Newman
Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to
begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do. Any boy or girl with
same-sex parents—or who knows a same-sex couple—will appreciate this picture book
about love, family, and marriage. The story captures the joy and excitement of a
wedding day while the illustrations show the happy occasion from a child's point of
view. Click to buy on Amazon
Families by Susan Kuklin
In frank, funny, touching, and often surprising interviews, children from
fourteen different families talk about how they identify themselves as a family.
The range of families profiled in this engaging book reflects the kaleidoscopic
diversity of families in America today: there are mixed-race families and
immigrant families; families of gay and lesbian couples and very religious
families; families with only children, many children, adopted children, and
children with special needs. This book is a celebration of all families, and
provides young readers with windows into other lives, as well as mirrors in
which they can see their own family relationships reflected.
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The Family Book by Todd Parr
The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different
varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family
or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, Todd Parr assures readers that
no matter what kind of family you have, every family is special in its own unique
way.
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Felicia’s Favorite Story by Leslea Newman
It's bedtime, but before Felicia goes to sleep she wants to hear her favorite
story, the story of how she was adopted by Mama Nessa and Mama Linda. And
so Felicia's parents tell her how they flew off in a big silver airplane to meet the
baby girl who was waiting for them, and how they loved her from the very first
moment they saw her.
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Gordon the Giraffe by Bruce Brown and A. Shelton
Gordon lives with his mother in the hidden kingdom of Ugladunga. Every day, the adult
giraffes gather on the other side of the waterfall, but the kids meet to play the game
Mulunga Doo in pairs: one boy and one girl. When Gordon is asked to play by Gary, the
other young giraffes laugh at them and ask Gordon if he's a girl? Hurt, Gordon flees to his
mother who tells him that he must follow his heart. The next day, the boy giraffes plan to
teach Gordon a lesson, but their plan backfires, and Gordon must save them
from plummeting down the waterfall. In the end, Gordon teaches the other boy giraffes
that they should love everyone - even those who are different from themselves.
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Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman
Heather’s favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, and two pets. And
she also has two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time,
someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn’t have a daddy. Then
something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw
pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. It doesn’t matter who
makes up a family, the teacher says, because "the most important thing about a
family is that all the people in it love one another." This delightful edition for a new
generation of young readers features fresh illustrations by Laura Cornell and an
updated story by Lesléa Newman. Click to buy on Amazon
Hugs of Three: My Daddies and Me by Dr. Stacey Bromberg and Dr. Joe
Taravella
In this sturdy Board Book, the authors guide their readers toward a respect for
all families, with an emphasis on infant and toddler development and the
important joys and comforts of everyday routines for our young. From the first
lines of the book, “My family is so special”, to the conclusion, this story
acknowledges in a simple yet powerful way the importance of a loving
connection between children and parents. The existence of the books
themselves highlight the power in a sense of belonging, as children of same-sex
and parents themselves can identify with this story.
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Hugs of Three: My Mommies and Me by Dr. Stacey Bromberg and Dr. Joe
Taravella
In this sturdy Board Book, the authors guide their readers toward a respect for
all families, with an emphasis on infant and toddler development and the
important joys and comforts of everyday routines for our young. From the
first lines of the book, “My family is so special”, to the conclusion, this story
acknowledges in a simple yet powerful way the importance of a loving
connection between children and parents. The existence of the books
themselves highlight the power in a sense of belonging, as children of samesex parents and parents themselves can identify with this story.
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I Am Loved Right Where I Am by Jason Galvez
Sylvia is a special girl who knows all about how family love comes in different
colors, forms, types, and sizes. She has a lot of friends--each with a unique family
makeup. Maybe your family has some things in common with that of Sylvia's
friends, or maybe yours is very different. No matter what type of family you come
from, Sylvia wants you to know that is exactly where you belong, and that you are
LOVED!
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In Our Mother’s House by Patricia Polacco
Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their
beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance
together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are
different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee and Meema's
house is full of love. And they teach their children that different doesn't mean wrong.
And no matter how many moms or dads they have, they are everything a family is
meant to be.
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It’s Okay to Be Different Todd Parr
It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance,
understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd
Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Targeted to young children first
beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through
acceptance of others and self-confidence.
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Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle by Pija Lindenbaum
Mini Mia loves her Uncle Tommy. They hang out in coffee bars, go for walks, swim,
and do other fun stuff. But one day Fergus appears in her uncle’s kitchen. Mini Mia
does not want to share Tommy with his new boyfriend. She thinks Fergus should
go back to where he came from in Scotland. But Fergus doesn’t disappear that
easily . . .
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Molly’s Family by Nancy Garden
Molly’s class at school is drawing pictures of their families for Open School Night,
and Molly is so excited about her picture of herself, Mommy, Mama Lu, and their
dog. But when Tommy says her picture isn’t of a family at all – because you can’t
have two mommies – Molly and her school will learn that even when a family is
different, it can still be loving and real.
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The Mommy Book by Todd Parr
A look at all the different kinds of mommies in the world and how special each
mommy can be!
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Mommy, Mama, and Me by Leslea Newman
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending
the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and
a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.
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My Princess Boy by Cheryl Kilodavis
Sometimes Dyson wears jeans, and sometimes Dyson wears dresses. He likes to
climb trees in his princess tiara, and he loves sparkly pink. Dyson is a princess boy,
and his family wouldn’t have him any other way. Families will enjoy this simple,
sweet story for its inclusive and heartwarming messages.
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My Two Uncles by Jeff Rivera
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.
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My Two Uncles by Judith Vigna
Plans for Elly's grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary party are upset when
Grampy refuses to invite Elly's Uncle Phil and his friend, Ned, who are gay.
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My Uncle’s Wedding by Eric Ross
There’s so much to do now that Uncle Mike and Steve are getting married. Follow Andy on
this enjoyable journey as he talks about his uncle's wedding, how it affects him, and the
things he gets to do in preparation for the ceremony. You’ll laugh and smile as you read this
adorable story about marriage and family.
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Oliver Button is a Sissy by Tomie DePaola
The other boys at school constantly tease Oliver because he’s different – he
doesn’t do what everyone else does, and they all think he needs to do more “boy
things.” But Oliver knows he has lots of other special talents, and he’s very happy
being himself whether what he loves is sissy stuff of not!
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Pecan Pie Baby by Jacqueline Woodson
Gia is already tired of how much attention the new baby gets from their single
mother – and that baby isn’t even born yet! With help from her mom and their
diverse extended family, Gia learns how to adjust to being a sister, and might even
be a little excited about it. Click to buy on Amazon
The Prince and The Treasure by Jeffery A. Miles
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. Click to buy on Amazon
Pugdog by Andrea U’Ren
Mike and his pup are great friends. Every day Mike takes Pugdog for a walk in the
park; every night he treats Pugdog to a belly scratch before bed. But Mike doesn't
know very much about dogs. Not only is Pugdog not a pug -- Pugdog is not even a he,
as Mike had thought all along, but a she! Oh my! Mike feels obliged to give Pugdog a
crash course on how to look and act the way a girl dog should. The only problem is,
Mike doesn't know much about this subject either.
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The Purim Superhero by Elisabeth Kushner
Nate loves aliens and he really wants to wear an alien costume for Purim, but his
friends are all dressing as superheroes and he wants to fit in. What will he do? With
the help of his two dads he makes a surprising decision.
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The Sisssy Duckling by Harvey Fierstein
Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he
loves to bake cakes. While they like to play baseball, he wants to put on the
halftime show. Elmer is a great big sissy.But when his father is wounded by a
hunter's shot, Elmer proves that the biggest sissy can also be the greatest
hero.
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Snions, Stiraffes, and Frish… Hooray! by Keith Douglas Toney and Albert
Monroe Toney III
Gonzo Finds Fairview Valley" is a whimsical story with a diversity and anti-bullying
theme and message. A beloved pet dog named Gonzo embarks on a journey to find an
unsuspected friend who had been sent away from his home and family. On his travels
Gonzo happens upon Fairview Valley where he meets many wondrous creatures of the
forest who help him find his friend while educating him about celebrating each other's
unique differences.
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The Story of Our Family by Petra Thorn and Lisa Green
For many years now, lesbian women have fulfilled their wish for a child with
the help of donor insemination. This book supports parents in explaining
conception via donor insemination and their family formation to their children.
It explains in simple terms their wish for a child via self-insemination or
medially assisted donor insemination.
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A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager
In an affectionate story of adoption in a gay family, a small girl answers a friend's
questions about what it is like to have two fathers.
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A Tale of Two Mommies by Vanita Oelschlager
A Tale of Two Mommies is a beach conversation among three children. One boy
asks another boy about having two mommies. A young girl listening in asks some
questions too. True to a child’s curiosity, practical questions follow. “Which mom is
there when you want to go fishing? / Which mom helps out when Kitty goes
missing?” To which he answers: “Mommy helps when I want to go fishing. / Both
Mommies help when Kitty goes missing.” A Tale of Two Mommies is intended for
4-8 year olds. This book lets us look inside one non-traditional family, a same sex
couple and their son. As the children talk, it’s clear this boy lives in a nurturing
environment where the biggest issues are the everyday challenges of growing up.
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The Story of Our Family by Petra Thorn and Lisa Green
For many years now, lesbian women have fulfilled their wish for a child with
the help of donor insemination. This book supports parents in explaining
conception via donor insemination and their family formation to their children.
It explains in simple terms their wish for a child via self-insemination or
medially assisted donor insemination.
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What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg
Geared to readers from preschool to age eight, What Makes a Baby is book
for every kind of family and every kind of kid. It is a twenty-first century
children’s picture book about conception, gestation, and birth, which reflects
the reality of our modern time by being inclusive of all kinds of kids, adults,
and families, regardless of how many people were involved, their orientation,
gender and other identity, or family composition.
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Who’s in a Family? by Robert Skutch
A sweet book explaining that there are all kinds of families that are all joined by
love.
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Wilhelmina Goes Wandering by John-Manuel Andriote
Based on the true story of a runaway cow in Connecticut. For five months in
2011, the Black Angus was the talk of the town as she was seen around Milford,
Orange, and West Haven, hanging out and traveling with a herd of deer. Even
the animal control experts thought "she" was a "he"...until, that is, they tried to
capture "him." When she is eventually captured and relocated to another farm,
an animal sanctuary in Oxford, Wilhelmina finds that her urge for adventures
has been curbed by knowing she is finally accepted and loved by her new
farmer friend Betty. Readers will fall in love with Wilhelmina and her animals
and human friends, brought to colorful life in the book's lovingly rendered
original watercolor illustrations.
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Williams Doll by Charlotte Zolotow
More than anything, William wants a doll. "Don't be a creep," says his brother.
"Sissy, sissy," chants the boy next door. Then one day someone really understands
William's wish, and makes it easy for others to understand, too.
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Zinnia and Dot by Lisa Campbell Ernst
Meet Zinnia and Dot--two plump, self-satisfied hens who bicker constantly about
the quality of their eggs. Whose are more lustrous, shapely, smooth? Their rivalry
rages until a weasel bursts in and steals the eggs--all but one, a particularly prime
specimen. Just in time, they realize they've got to stick together to protect their
prized egg.
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