When Grown-Ups Fall in Love
Illustrator
Matthew Daniele
Publisher
Hundredth Munchy Publications
Publication Year
2000
ISBN
9780965670012
Pages
28 pages
Genre
realism
Format
picturebook
Item Type
Fiction
Annotation
This book is a sweet poem which shows families with mom and dad, two moms, and two dads. The large, colorful illustrations are great for group storytime or for one child sitting on your lap. Suitable for reading to children from newborns to 7-year-olds. The book also includes coloring pages as well as space for children to write their own family stories. Gay-friendly preschool literature is a long overdue resource for parents and teachers, both gay and straight. The author wants children with gay parents to feel included in the world of children's literature, and also wants to help straight parents provide their children with books which promote an appreciation of diversity.
Grade Level
K-3
Diversity Topics
Family Relationships; Racial Diversity; Gay/Lesbian; Biracial; same sex relationships; gay and lesbian parents; two fathers; two mothers; two races
Main Character
none
Race/Ethnicities
multiple
Family Formation
multiple
LGBTQ+
male/male; female/female
Keywords
tolerance; parent and child relationships; family; poem
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Edmonds, Barbara Lynn, "When Grown-Ups Fall in Love" (2000). Diverse Families. 1213.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/1213