Reading picture books to our children is an opportunity to instill values that are important to us from the time they are born. Unless raised in an LGBQ household, young children lack awareness that not all families have a mom and a dad. The best kids books about gay parents have a universal theme that defines parenthood- love for a child. And this love is the same for all kinds of parents- a mom and dad, two moms, two dads, and single parents, too.
A cheery book about what really is a family- love. Every family type is represented across the pages of this whimsical LGBQ inclusive picture book for children. One mom, two moms, one dad, two dads, a mom and a dad- all enjoying their precious family time together. Simple, rhythmic story with a powerful message and engaging illustrations just right for the preschool group.
Best Kids' Books Embracing Gay Parents
Unconditional love and support is fundamental in raising a child to be a successful, independent, happy adult, regardless of the parents' gender. Traditional households with a mom and dad are most commonly portrayed in stories. Fortunately, we've been able to find a great selection of children's books about gay parents. It is so important to open the minds of young kids by reading about families with two moms. By doing so, they will learn how the children in the stories respond to questions from their friends and other situations that arise. Consider expanding a child's library to include the books about rainbows. You will open a conversation about how nature's beautiful work of art has come to symbolize love and inclusivity of the gay community.
It's pretty important to teach children about diversity by seeking out picture books that represent the real world. If young kids always see the same type of family, typically with a mom and a dad, their view of the world may be skewed. We live in a diverse and dynamic culture where the definition of family continues to evolve. Reading stories featuring two dads is an opportunity to open your child's mind and heart. For children of queer parents, it's even more important to read book about families that look like their own.
Picture Books Featuring LGBQ Families
Children who grow up in LGBQ families can benefit by reading picture books that reflect families similar to their own. Traditional families with a mom and dad typically fill the pages of children's books. But it's vitally important for kids who are raised by gay parents to see a more diverse reflection of family in the books they read. Teaching our children to be unique and proud of their individual differences is a valuable lesson. But, truth be told, kids often feel a sense of security when they experience similarities with others, starting at home. Reading books that feature queer parents is a good place to begin. Consider reading books about gender identity and fluidity to open up a conversation about inclusion, compassion, and to even help children who are perhaps struggling along their own personal journey. And also add some stories to read for pride month that celebrate the inclusion and love for all humans.
ABC: A Family Alphabet Book
Not every children's LGBQ book needs to address the topic of family life. In this sweet bedtime story, kids are tucked into bed by a diverse representation of parents. Same-sex parents, disabled parents, and multi-racial parents are all included in this ABC book that broadens the definition of family.
Bold silly pictures fill the pages of this inclusive book showcasing all kinds of different families. Messy and neat, big and small. Two dads, two moms, a mom and a dad. All types are represented in a fun and loving way. This accessible book is a great way to start a conversation with a child about your own family.
The charming illustrations in this colorful picture book draw in young readers. But the important message is what makes this book a real winner. All families share one thing in common- a love for each other! So whether a child has a mom and a dad, two dads, or two moms, what makes them family is how they care for one another. A wide variety of family structures are celebrated in this joyful story.
Peppa and her friends are invited to draw pictures of their families. Preschoolers will enjoy exploring all the different representations, like Freddy Fox who lives with just his dad, Penny Polar Bear who is lucky to have two mothers, and Suzy Sheep who loves life at home with a single mom.
Energetic moms, dads, sisters, and brothers of every type dance across the pages of this jubilant story embracing diversity in gender stereotypes and parental roles. Grandpas braid hair and bake, moms fix car engines, girls dress up and decorate their bedrooms just like their brothers, and households led by same-sex parents love their children in this celebration of family.
A board book for babies and toddlers with simple text about all types of parents. Co-parents, gay parents, grandparents who step in as moms and dads, and all sorts of blended arrangements that represent diversity at home.
Glowing pictures of two moms who are overflowing with love for their baby. A joyful rhyming story about snuggling, singing, visiting a farm, and baby soaking in a warm, sudsy bath after a fun day with attentive mothers.
An award-winning book for toddlers with 100 vocabulary words supporting the linguistic development. Cheerful illustrations of two doting dads supporting their daughter as she learns new terms and explores the world around her.
Tweens Novels Featuring Queer Parents
Tweens of gay parents often have a family life that is remarkably similar to households with heterosexual parents. They face the same challenges balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and social lives. Their parents are loving, supportive and nurturing. Yet despite the growing acceptance of gay parents and the expansion of equality for these unions, their tween children will still find themselves in the minority. Here are some good books about families with gay moms and dads that will help your tween navigate life in a non-traditional home.
A wildly entertaining story that even reluctant readers will have a hard time putting down. It's the beginning of the school year, and the four Fletcher boys head off in very different, sometimes disastrous, directions. Each boy, unique in his interests and passions, learns an important lesson as he navigates class projects, music lessons, and more. The fact that the parents happen to be two dads is not a focal point of the story, but simply interwoven naturally throughout this hysterical middle-grade novel.
A realistic coming-of-age account of a teenager who is in the middle of a crumbling partnership between his two mothers. Nicholas has learned to cope with unfriendly stares, relentless teasing, and all the other challenges that kids with gay parents face. The resilience and love of his two mothers has always been enough for him to face any situation. But when they split up and he is left with only his birth mother, Nicholas must turn inward to find the strength to deal with his obstacles.
Penelope writes a series of journal entries expressing all her worries, thoughts, and questions. She begins this project when she learns that her two moms are getting ready to welcome a new baby into their family. She conveys her inner-most thoughts about not only the addition of a sibling, but also all the other things happening around her. An insightful book for tweens about life with gay mothers and the world in which they live.
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