The Great Big Book of Families
Illustrator
Ros Asquith
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Publication Year
2011
ISBN
9780803735163
Pages
40 pages
Genre
nonfiction
Format
picture book
Item Type
Nonfiction
Annotation
Features illustrations and descriptions of different types of families and how their lives are similar and different.
Grade Level
PK-1
Diversity Topics
Family Relationships; Racial Diversity; Culture/Ethnicity; LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Adoption; Foster care; Single parent; Kinship care; Multicultural; Interracial; Gay/Lesbian; adopted child; adoptive family; single mother; single father; grandparents raising grandchildren; multicultural community; gay; gay fathers; gay adults; lesbian; lesbian mothers; lesbian adults; same-sex parents; foster home; mixed race
Main Character
multiple
Race/Ethnicities
multiple
Family Formation
multiple
LGBTQ+
gay males; lesbian females
Awards
Cybils Awards, 2011, Nominee, Non-Fiction Picture Book
Information Book Award, 2011, Winner, Ages 5-7
NASEN and TES Special Educational Needs Book Award, 2011, Short List, Inclusive Children's Book Award
Distinguished Books, 2011 Non Fiction
Kirkus Book Review Stars, 2011
School Library Journal Book Review Stars, 2011
Keywords
family trees; holidays; celebration; jobs; schools; pets; transportation
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Hoffman, Mary, "The Great Big Book of Families" (2011). Diverse Families. 199.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/199