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4.25 AVERAGE
4.25 AVERAGE
Good book for how families all look different and that's ok
Multiple characters of color
Multiple characters of color
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute and colorful picture book about family.
This sweet children's book tells the story of a little girl named Harper who attends a family reunion and learns about all of her extended family, many of whom she had never met. This book is perfect for showing children that there are many different kinds of family and that sometimes you can be related to people you didn't even know about! I also really liked that while the main character has two dads, this was not the focus of the story. It was a story about a family reunion, not about a little girl with gay parents. By taking the focus off of the gay relationship, it sends the message to readers that this is just another type of family that is out there, normalizing it, as a result, young children who do have gay parents can read this book and relate to the character but it is also a book that can be enjoyed by any child and send important messages. I would highly recommend this book to parents and teachers of children in the 4-9 age range. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Another beautiful, loving book from the author of Papa, Daddy, and Riley, which I also loved. The illustrations in this book by Karen Bunting are so warm and lovely.
Although I received a copy of this e-book in exchange for a review, all opinions remain my own. Thank you NetGalley and American Psychological Association, Magination Press for the opportunity to read this story.
I love stories for children that involve other kinds of families. It is important for them to know that not all families have mom, dad and 2.5 children. In this family, there are Dad, Daddy and Harper. In this book they are going to Harper's first family reunion where she is going to meet all kinds of her extended family. I love the assumption that Harper makes that the family will all be coming to live with her. The only family she's known is her and her daddies, so it is reasonable for her to assume that the rest of the family will come to live with them too. Her daddy explains that families are like spider's webs that branch out and just keep growing. I love that picture! He also explained that what connects all families together is the love that binds us all. It is just a beautiful story about family. Perfect to share with your child and teach them about other kinds of families.
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
A lovely introduction to the different kinds of families and relationships - by blood, marriage or friendship. Well explained, without being patronising. And it's so lovely to see the child of two queer parents as the protagonist!
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
Release Date: May 9, 2023
I know this book doesn't come out until FAR in the future, but the second I got approved for it, I downloaded and read it because I LOVE all family representation!
And how amazing that more and more books are coming out showing that ALL kinds of families exist and are important.
I know this book doesn't come out until FAR in the future, but the second I got approved for it, I downloaded and read it because I LOVE all family representation!
And how amazing that more and more books are coming out showing that ALL kinds of families exist and are important.