In Our Mothers' House

A parent might reach for this book when their child asks why some families look different from their own or when they want to celebrate the universal warmth of a loving home. It is a beautiful resource for families formed through adoption or those with LGBTQ+ parents, but its message of belonging is vital for every child. The story follows a multi-ethnic family of three children and their two mothers as they grow up in a house filled with music, Italian cooking, and traditions. While the book centers on the joy of family life, it also gently touches on the reality that not everyone is kind to those who are different. It models how a strong family unit faces external judgment with grace and unity. Perfect for children ages 5 to 9, this book reinforces that a house becomes a home through the love and traditions shared within its walls. It is a heartfelt choice for fostering empathy and teaching children that there is no single right way to be a family.