
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that their friends' homes look different from theirs, or if they have faced questioning about their own family structure. It is a vital resource for navigating the first moments of social comparison that happen in the classroom, offering children the language they need to describe their unique home lives with pride and clarity. The story follows Molly as she prepares for Open School Night. When a classmate insists she cannot have two mothers, Molly faces a moment of doubt that is resolved through a supportive teacher and the discovery that her peers live in all sorts of configurations. Focused on themes of belonging and identity, this gentle story is perfect for children aged 4 to 8. It provides a mirror for children with LGBTQ+ parents and a window for others to understand the many ways a family can be formed by love.
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Sign in to write a reviewThe book deals directly with identity and family structure. The approach is secular and realistic, focusing on the social dynamics of a kindergarten or first-grade classroom. The resolution is hopeful and validating, reinforcing that the child's reality is true regardless of what others say.
A preschooler or kindergartner who is entering a group setting for the first time and needs to see their non-traditional family reflected, or a child who has come home asking why their friend has 'two dads' or 'no mommy.'
This book can be read cold. Parents should be prepared to discuss their own family's specific structure and perhaps explain that some people are still learning about different kinds of families. A child coming home from school feeling 'wrong' or 'weird' because a peer questioned why their family doesn't fit the traditional mold.
Younger children (4-5) focus on the art and the simple fact that all the families look different. Older children (7-8) will pick up on the social conflict with Tommy and the importance of standing up for one's own truth.
Unlike many books that focus on the 'how' of LGBTQ+ families, this one focuses on the 'social' experience of being a child in a classroom setting, making it highly relatable for school-aged kids.
Molly is excited to draw her family for her school's Open School Night. She draws her Mommy and her Momma, but a classmate named Tommy tells her that's impossible. Molly feels confused and a bit sad until her teacher helps the class share their own family stories. The children realize that some have one parent, some live with grandparents, and some have two moms or dads, leading to a celebration of diversity.
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