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LQBTQ FAMILY-FRIENDLY BOOKS FOR KIDS


Stella Brings the Family By Miriam B. Schiffer Cover Image
$16.99
ISBN: 9781452111902
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Published: Chronicle Books - May 5th, 2015

A heartwarming story about a girl, her two dads, and the true meaning of family.

Stella's class is having a Mother's Day celebration, but what's a girl with two daddies to do? It's not that she doesn't have someone who helps her with her homework, or tucks her in at night.


The Flower Girl Wore Celery By Meryl G. Gordon, Holly Clifton-Brown (Illustrator) Cover Image
$7.99
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ISBN: 9781467778497
Published: Kar-Ben Publishing (R) - August 1st, 2016

Emma can't wait for her cousin Hannah's wedding. She's going to be the flower girl. That means she'll wear a celery dress and walk down the aisle with the ring bear, leading the way for the happy bride and groom. Or at least, that's what Emma assumes. But nothing turns out to be quite what she's expecting, as Hannah's new spouse turns out to be another bride


Baby's First Words By Stella Blackstone, Sunny Scribens, Christiane Engel Cover Image
$14.99
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ISBN: 9781782853213
Published: Barefoot Books - April 1st, 2017

A Church for All By Gayle E. Pitman, Laure Fournier (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Gayle E. Pitman, Laure Fournier (Illustrator)
$16.99
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ISBN: 9780807511794
Published: Albert Whitman & Company - May 1st, 2018

This simple, lyrical story celebrates a Sunday morning at an inclusive church that embraces all people regardless of age, class, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. All are welcome at the church for all!


Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag By Rob Sanders, Steven Salerno (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rob Sanders, Steven Salerno (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780399555312
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - April 10th, 2018

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • Celebrate Pride and it's iconic rainbow flag--a symbol of inclusion and acceptance around the world-- with the very first picture book to tell its remarkable and inspiring history!

"Pride is a beacon of (technicolor) light." --Entertainment Weekly


Home at Last By Vera B. Williams, Chris Raschka (Illustrator), Vera B. Williams (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vera B. Williams, Chris Raschka (Illustrator), Vera B. Williams (Illustrator)
$17.99
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ISBN: 9780061349737
Published: Greenwillow Books - September 13th, 2016

A poignant, timely, and universal picture book about fear, adoption, family, and the joy of fatherhood, written by beloved and award-winning author Vera B. Williams and illustrated by the author in collaboration with two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.


Love Is Love By Michael Genhart, Ken Min (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Michael Genhart, Ken Min (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781939775139
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Published: Little Pickle Press - May 1st, 2018

Open a dialogue with the children in your life about the importance of love and acceptance with this Silver Moonbeam Award Winner story celebrating open mindedness, diversity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Perfect for your family library or a storytime read-aloud for any day of the year.

It's love that makes a family.


Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo (HBO) By Chronicle Books, Marlon Bundo, Jill Twiss (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781452173801
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Published: Chronicle Books - March 18th, 2018

HBO's Emmy-winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver presents a children's book about a Very Special boy bunny who falls in love with another boy bunny.

Meet Marlon Bundo, a lonely bunny who lives with his Grampa Mike Pence, the former Vice President of the United States.


And Tango Makes Three By Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell, Henry Cole (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780689878459
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - June 1st, 2005

And Tango Makes Three is the bestselling, heartwarming true story of two penguins who create a nontraditional family.

At the penguin house at the Central Park Zoo, two penguins named Roy and Silo were a little bit different from the others. But their desire for a family was the same.


Mommy, Mama, and Me By Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781582462639
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Published: Tricycle Press - June 9th, 2009

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for mommy, mama and more!


Daddy, Papa, and Me By Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leslea Newman, Carol Thompson (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781582462622
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Published: Tricycle Press - June 9th, 2009

A heartwarming board books about gay parents! A great purchase for new parents and new babies alike, and the perfect gift to show your love for daddy, pappa and more!


In Our Mothers' House By Patricia Polacco, Patricia Polacco (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780399250767
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Published: Philomel Books - April 30th, 2009

A heartwarming story of family, love, and celebrating what makes us special, from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker.


This is My Family: A First Look at Same-Sex Parents (A First Look At...Series) By Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Pat Thomas, Lesley Harker (Illustrator)
$7.99
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ISBN: 9781438001876
Published: Sourcebooks Explore - October 1st, 2012

Who's in a Family? By Robert Skutch, Laura Nienhaus (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Robert Skutch, Laura Nienhaus (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781883672669
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Published: Tricycle Press - February 1st, 1997

Family is important, but who's in a family? Why, the people who love you the most!This equal opportunity, open-minded picture book has no preconceptions about what makes a family a family. There's even equal time given to some of children's favorite animal families. With warm and inviting jewel-tone illustrations, this is a great book for that long talk with a little person on your lap.


A Tale of Two Mommies By Vanita Oelschlager, Mike Blanc (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Vanita Oelschlager, Mike Blanc (Illustrator)
$8.95
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ISBN: 9780982636671
Published: Vanita Books - September 1st, 2011

A Tale of Two Mommies is a beach conversation among three children. One boy asks another boy about having two mommies. A young girl listening in asks some questions too.True to a child's curiosity, practical questions follow. Which mom is there when you want to go fishing? / Which mom helps out when Kitty goes missing? To which he answers: Mommy helps when I want to go fishing.


A Tale of Two Daddies By Vanita Oelschlager, Kristin Blackwood (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780981971469
Published: Vanita Books - April 1st, 2010

A Tale of Two Daddies is a playground conversation between two children. The boy says he heard that the girl has two dads. The girl says that is right--she has Daddy and Poppa.


Donovan's Big Day By Leslea Newman, Mike Dutton (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Leslea Newman, Mike Dutton (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781582463322
Published: Tricycle Press - April 26th, 2011

Donovan's two moms are getting married, and he can't wait for the celebration to begin. After all, as ringbearer, he has a very important job to do.


Let's Get This Straight: The Ultimate Handbook for Youth with LGBTQ Parents By Tina Fakhrid-Deen, COLAGE (With) Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781580053334
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Published: Seal Press - September 28th, 2010

Let's Get This Straight reaches out to young people with one or more gay, lesbian, bi, or trans parents to provide them with the tools to combat homophobia, take pride in their alternative family structures, and speak out against injustice. 

This short but thorough book profiles forty-five diverse youth and young adults, all of whom voice their opinions and provide advice


My Family: A Multi-Cultural Holiday Coloring Book for Children of LGBT Families! By Aiswarya M (Illustrator), Monica Bey-Clarke (Concept by), Cheril N. Clarke (Concept by) Cover Image
By Aiswarya M (Illustrator), Monica Bey-Clarke (Concept by), Cheril N. Clarke (Concept by)
$4.13
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ISBN: 9780976727347
Published: Dodi Press - November 12th, 2010

A multi-cultural holiday coloring and activity book for children of LGBTQ parents.


This Day in June By Gayle E. Pitman Cover Image
$9.99
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ISBN: 9781433816598
Published: Magination Press - June 30th, 2014

"The pride primer." --The New Yorker

An excellent tool for teaching respect, acceptance, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

This day in June.... Parade starts soon.... Rainbow arches.... Joyful marches


Flying Free By Jennifer C. Gregg Cover Image
$9.95
ISBN: 9781594579721
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Published: Booksurge Publishing - December 13th, 2004

A picture book for children of LGBT and diverse families. Flying Free is narrated by a firefly captured by a five-year-old girl named Violet. Violet plans to use the firefly as her very own nightlight. Her mommies go along with the idea, but the firefly refuses to live in a glass jar. After several attempts, the firefly devises the ultimate escape plan. . .what will her fate be?


The Different Dragon By Danamarle Hosler (Illustrator), Jennifer Bryan Cover Image
By Danamarle Hosler (Illustrator), Jennifer Bryan
$12.95
ISBN: 9780967446868
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Published: Two Lives Publishing - February 18th, 2011

This bedtime story about bedtime stories shows how a lively, curious boy helps one of his moms create a magical tale. Together they weave a nighttime adventures that lands young Noah and his singing cat Diva deep in dragon territory. Join them as they make an unexpected discovery and help a new friend find his way.


The Purim Superhero By Elisabeth Kushner, Mike Byrne (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Elisabeth Kushner, Mike Byrne (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9780761390626
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Published: Kar-Ben Publishing (R) - January 1st, 2013

Nate loves aliens and he really wants to wear an alien costume for Purim, but his friends are all dressing as superheroes and he wants to fit in. What will he do? With the help of his two dads he makes a surprising decision.