BOOK NOOK - Family Equality Council
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BOOK NOOK - Family Equality Council
BOOK NOOK EARLY ELEMENTARY (KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 3) PLEASE NOTE: When purchasing books through Amazon, consider starting at smile.amazon.com to support Family Equality Council. When you use AmazonSmile and choose Family Equality Council as your designated charity, Amazon will donate a portion of all eligible purchases – without it costing you anything extra! 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to Buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to Buy on Amazon 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. CLICK TO BUY ON AMAZON 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! Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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." Click to buy on Amazon Daddy’s Wedding by Michael Willhoite Follow-up to "Daddy's Roommate", but now Daddy and Frank are getting married! Click to buy on Amazon 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! Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. CLICK TO BUY ON AMAZON Heather Has Two Mommies by Leslea Newman A classic for over twenty years, “Heather Has Two Mommies” was the first ever book published for children that dealt with lesbian parenting. Not only does the story share Heather’s experience, but Heather learns that there are all kinds of different families, and they’re all special in their own way. Click to buy on Amazon 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! Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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 . . . Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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! Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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! Click to buy on Amazon 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 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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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Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon 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. Click to buy on Amazon