Papa, Daddy, & Riley

Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that every family looks a little different, or if they have faced confusing questions from peers about their own home life. It is an essential resource for navigating those first playground social pressures where children try to categorize one another. The story follows Riley, a young girl with two fathers, as she navigates a classmate's insistent questioning about which one is her real dad. While the book centers on an LGBTQ family, its emotional core is universal: it is about the self-confidence required to define your own identity and the realization that love, not labels, creates a bond. The gentle watercolor illustrations and straightforward prose make it perfect for children ages 4 to 8. It provides a roadmap for parents to discuss family diversity, peer pressure, and the importance of standing up for one's own truth with grace and pride.