This Is My Family: A First Look At Same-Sex Parents
Illustrator
Lesley Harker
Publisher
Hachette Children's Book
Publication Year
2012
ISBN
9781438001876
Pages
29 pages
Genre
nonfiction
Format
picture book
Item Type
Nonfiction
Annotation
This new title in Barron's A First Look At series encourages kids of preschool through early school age to understand and overcome problems that might trouble them in social and family relationships. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor on a level that is always understandable to younger children, this book seeks to promote positive interactions among children, parents, and teachers. Thoughtful text is supplemented with child-friendly color illustrations on every page. A two-page How to Use This Book section for parents and teachers appears at the back of each book. This is My Family takes a child's point of view in its discussion of same-sex marriage. Its message is intended both for children of gay or lesbian parents, as well as for the kids and parents of the children's friends and playmates.
Grade Level
PK-1
Diversity Topics
LGBTQ (Gender and Sexuality); Gay/Lesbian; gay; gay fathers; gay adults; lesbian; lesbian mothers; lesbian adults; same-sex parents; children of gay parents
Race/Ethnicities
multiple
Family Formation
multiple
LGBTQ+
gay males; lesbian females
Keywords
personal feelings; discrimination; questions; empathy
Diversity Impact
direct
STARS Citation
Thomas, Pat, "This Is My Family: A First Look At Same-Sex Parents" (2012). Diverse Families. 212.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/diversefamilies/212