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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Heather’s favorite number is two.
This is the only part of the book that has merit. As an introduction to the subject matter of Heather’s lesbian parents, it is appropriate, light and amusing. The rest of the book serves to tell background information about how Heather came to be and the relationship between Heather’s mothers. Then when Heather realizes that she is the only one in her class without a dad, her teacher tells her that her family is very special even if it’s different.
The book is positive about the gay family, but it doesn’t serve to answer deeper questions and concerns that parents may have to address in this situation. The illustrations are dated and do not really add to the storyline.
This is the only part of the book that has merit. As an introduction to the subject matter of Heather’s lesbian parents, it is appropriate, light and amusing. The rest of the book serves to tell background information about how Heather came to be and the relationship between Heather’s mothers. Then when Heather realizes that she is the only one in her class without a dad, her teacher tells her that her family is very special even if it’s different.
The book is positive about the gay family, but it doesn’t serve to answer deeper questions and concerns that parents may have to address in this situation. The illustrations are dated and do not really add to the storyline.
lighthearted
fast-paced
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
I loved the representation of different family styles in this book, not just of the family it's about, but all the different family structures depicted through Heather's classmates.
On Heather's first day of preschool, Molly (the teacher) reads a book that prompts all the other children to talk about their fathers. Since Heather has two mamas (Mama Jane and Mama Kate), she is sad to be excluded; but Molly quickly comforts everyone by saying the "most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love each other."
Still a good representation of LGBTQ+ parenting.
Still a good representation of LGBTQ+ parenting.