HOMOSEXUAL FAMILIES

YOUNGER ELEMENTARY

Brannen, Sarah S. Uncle Bobby's Wedding. (Ej Bra).
Chloč is jealous and sad when her favorite uncle announces that he will be getting married, but as she gets to know Jamie better and becomes involved in planning the wedding, she discovers that she will always be special to Uncle Bobby--and to Uncle Jamie, too. Ages 5-8.

DeHaan, Linda. King & King. (J 306.76 Ha).
When the queen insists that the prince get married and take over as king, the search for a suitable mate does not turn out as expected. Ages 5-8.

DeHaan, Linda. King & King & Family. (J 306.76 Ha).
Newlyweds King Lee and King Bertie take a honeymoon trip to a noisy jungle and they discover that there is no adventure more wonderful than starting a family of their own, in a story about adoption. Ages 5-8.

Erlback, Arlene. The Families Book: True Stories about Real Kids and the People They Live with and Love. (J 306.85 Er).
Discusses, using case studies, what strengthens and weakens family life and how relatives interact. Ages 8-11.

Garden, Nancy. Molly's Family. (J 306.76 Ga).
When Molly draws a picture of her family for Open School Night, one of her classmates makes her feel bad because he says she cannot have a mommy and a mama. Ages 5-8.

Gonzalez, Rigoberto. Antonio's Card/La Tarjeta de Antonio. (Espanol Ej Go).
With Mother's Day coming, Antonio finds he has to decide about what is important to him when his classmates make fun of the unusual appearance of his mother's partner, Leslie. Ages 5-8.

Greenberg, Keith Elliot. Zack’s Story: Growing Up with Same Sex Parents. (J 306.874 Gr).
An eleven-year-old boy describes life as part of a family made up of himself, his mother and her lesbian partner. Ages 5-9.

Hausherr, Rosemary. Celebrating Families. (J 306.85 Ha).
Fourteen young people--including children of one- and two-parent families, adopted families, foster families, families with a physically challenged parent, and extended families--introduce their home lives to readers. Ages 4-9.

Jenness, Aylette. Families: a Celebration of Diversity, Commitment, and Love. (J 306.85 Je).
Photographs and text depict the lives of seventeen families from around the country, some with step relationships, divorced, gay parents, foster siblings, and other diverse components. Ages 5 and Up.

Kennedy, Joseph. Lucy Goes to the Country. (J 306.76 Ke).
Madcap adventures ensue when a gay couple and their cat spend the weekend in the country. Ages 3-8.

Kuklin, Susan. Families. (J 306.85 Ku ).
In frank, funny, and touching interviews, children from fifteen different families talk about the ups and downs of their home lives, offering a look at the diversity of American families. Ages 6-10.

Lindenbaum, Pija. Mini Mia and Her Darling Uncle. (Ej Lin).
Always happy to spend time with her beloved Uncle Tommy at his special cafe, Mini Mia gets jealous when his new boyfriend, Fergus, arrives and takes up too much of their precious time, causing Mini Mia to wish the unwanted Fergus would just go back to Scotland where he belongs! Ages 3-6.

Newman, Leslea. Felicia's Favorite Story. (J 306.76 Ne).
In a story set in a loving family with two women as parents, a little girl asks for her favorite bedtime story-the tale of how she became part of the family. As Felicia asks questions and fills in the blanks, her mothers playfully relate the tale of their decision to share their love by bringing her into their lives. Ages 5-9.

Newman, Leslea. Heather Has Two Mommies. (J 306.76 Ne).
When Heather goes to playgroup, at first she feels bad because she has two mothers and no father, but then she learns that there are lots of different kinds of families and the most important thing is that all the people love each other. Ages 5-9.

Newman, Leslea. Daddy, Papa, and Me. (J 306.8742 New).
A baby makes paper airplanes, bakes a pie, and has a tea party with his two loving fathers. Ages 0-3.

Newman, Leslea. Mommy, Mama, and Me. (J 306.874 New).
A baby drinks juice, plays in the park, reads, and gets put to bed by her two loving mothers. Ages 0-3.

Okimoto, Jean Davies and Elaine M. Aoki. The White Swan Express: a Story about Adoption. (Ej Oki).
A wonderful adoption tale follows four couples in North America as they embark on a magical journey to China where four adorable baby girls are waiting to become part of a family. Ages 4 and Up.

Parr, Todd. The Family Book. (Ej Pa).
Enhanced with bright illustrations, a picture book offers a look at the different types of families there are in the world today, such as traditional families, one-parent families, families with same sex parents, and stepfamilies. Ages 2-6.

Parr, Todd. We Belong Together: a Book about Adoption and Families. (Ej Pa).
In a kid-friendly, accessible way, this book explores the ways that people can choose to come together to make a family. It's about sharing your home and sharing your heart to make a family that belongs together. Ages 2-6.

Richardson, Justin and Peter Parnell. And Tango Makes Three. (Ej Ri).
When male penguins Silo and Roy attempt to hatch an egg-shaped rock and find no success in their efforts, the zookeepers decide to place a fertilized penguin egg in their cage and end up with little baby Tango, in an amusing tale based on a true story from the Central Park Zoo. Ages 3-6.

Simon, Norma. All families are special. (Ej Si)
Students in Mrs. Mack's class describe their families--big or small, living together or apart, with two moms or none--and learn why every family is special and important. Ages 5-8.

Skutch, Robert. Who's in a family? (Ej 306.8 Sk)
Presents a variety of family structures with and without children, including traditional families, single-parent households, children raised by grandparents, same-sex parents, and inter-racial families. These examples are interspersed with familiar families from the animal kingdom. Ages 4-8.

Valentine, Johnny. The Duke Who Outlawed Jelly Beans and Other Stories. (Ej Val).
A collection of five fairy tales about children with gay parents. Ages 6 and Up.

Vigna, Judith. My Two Uncles. (J 306.76 Vi).
Plans for Elly's grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary party are upset when Grampy refuses to invite Elly's Uncle Phil and his friend, Ned, who are gay. Ages 4-8.

Willhoite, Michael. Daddy's Roommate. (J 306.76 Wi).
A young boy discusses his divorced father's new living situation, in which the father and his gay roommate share eating, doing chores, playing, loving, and living. Ages 5-9.

OLDER ELEMENTARY

Endersbe, Julie K. Homosexuality: What Does It Mean? (J 306.76 En).
Provides an overview of sexuality and sexual orientation and discusses the issues and concerns of teenage homosexuals, including coming out, risks, fears, and prejudices. Ages 11 and Up.

Heron, Ann and Meredith Maran. How Would You Feel if Your Dad Was Gay? (J 306.874 He).
Jasmine thinks she's lucky to have three dads--a stepfather, her natural father, and his lover. However, her schoolmates and even teachers find this hard to accept. Jasmine's brother is subjected to name-calling and almost ends up in a fight over his father's lifestyle. At home, the two dads are supportive and understanding, and the children's natural father contacts the principal about it. A special assembly is the result, with a children's counselor discussing different kinds of families. Ages 6-12.

Howe, James. Totally Joe. (J Ho)
When he is given an assignment to write his autobiography on alphabetized cards during the span of a school year, Joe Bunch takes it on with little enthusiasm until his writing begins to help him understand himself, his feelings for his boyfriend Colin Briggs, and his place in the world as the misfit he thinks himself to be. Ages 10 and Up.

Hyde, Margaret O. and Elizabeth Forsyth. Know About Gays and Lesbians. (J 306.766 Hy).
An explanation of homosexuality, presented in clear, straightforward terms, provides information necessary to battle prejudice and examines some specific problems faced by the homosexual community. Ages 14-18.

Newman, Leslea. Belinda's Bouquet. (J 155.4 Ne).
Belinda's best friend Daniel, and Daniel's two mothers, help her to accept her body shape. Ages 6-12.

Newman, Leslea. Too Far Away to Touch. (J Ne)
Zoe's Uncle Leonard makes her feel special, taking her out to lunch and star-filled afternoons at the Planetarium. Though ill and always tired, he surprises her by decorating the ceiling in her room with hundreds of glow-in-the-dark stars. Uncle Leonard can't promise Zoe when or if he will ever get well, but he reassures her he will always love her and, like the stars, be "close enough to see." Ages 5-9.

Quinlan, Patricia. Tiger Flowers. ((J 616.9792 Qu).
Joel worries about his beloved uncle, after Michael comes to stay with his family because he has AIDS, and when Michael dies, a grieving Joel learns to find solace in his wonderful memories of his favorite uncle. Ages 5 and Up.