Just the Two of Us

by Will Smith (2005, Scholastic, 5.99)
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A moving celebration of fatherhood. Smith's heartfelt lyrics and Kadir Nelson's vibrant paintings capture the beauty and intensity of a father's love as his child grows from a boy into a man. This poignant portrait will resonate with fathers and sons everywhere. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

A Kid's Guide to Keeping Family First

by J.S. Jackson (2005, Abbey Press, 7.95)
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Today, it's not a matter of "keeping up with the Joneses." It's a matter of keeping up with your own family! With jobs, school, sports, and on and on, there's precious little "family time." Let the elves within enlighten you as you read this book with your child. It's sure to enrich your family ties and family times! [8” x 8”…32 pages]

This book is part of The Elf-Help Books for Kids Series.

Clarice Bean, That's Me

by Lauren Child (1999, Candlewick Press, 16.99/hardback)
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When your annoying little brother shares your room, your older brother is in the tunnel of adolescence, your dad hides in his office eating rocky road ice cream and swaying to Frank Sinatra, and your mother listens to foreign language tapes in a candlelit bathtub, what can you do to get away from it all? Meet the feisty Clarice Bean and sympathize with her search for just a little peace and quiet amidst a family that many of us will recognize only too well. Color. Grades 1-5. [10” x 11”...32 pages]

My Family Is Forever

by Nancy Carlson (2004, Puffin, 5.99)
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Provides a touching story about an interracial adoption as a young girl tells of her journey aboard an airplane to meet her adoptive relatives where, despite their different appearances, she is embraced by her new surroundings and finds a perfect fit in a loving family all her own. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 10”...32 pages]

All Families Are Special

by Norma Simon (2003, Whitman, 16.95/hardback)
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When Mrs. Mack's students find out she's to be a grandmother, they discuss their own situations and discover that no two families are alike. This update of Simon's classic illustrates contemporary examples of blended and international families. Color. Grades K-3. [11” x 8.5”...32 pages]

All Families Are Different

by Sol Gordon (2000, Prometheus, 12.00)
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Of course there is no such thing as a normal family, but children are often led to believe otherwise. The text emphasizes children knowing they are loved by their family members—whoever they are. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 8.5”...64 pages]

Coat of Many Colors

by Dolly Parton (1994, HarperCollins, 6.99)
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Winter is coming to Tennessee and there’s no money for a new coat, so a little girl’s mama sews one for her out of rags. The little girl wears it to school, and the other children laugh. She teaches them what it really means to be rich. Based on a song popularized by the author. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

The Busy Mom

by Sharon Yates (2002, Child Welfare League, 16.95/hardback)
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Addresses the need for affirmation in spite of busy lifestyles. In this beautiful, rhythmic picture book, we share a busy mom's moment of slowing down and appreciating what a unique child she has, how much she loves him, and the richness he brings to her life. Color. Grades K-5. [8” x 10”...32 pages]

You're All My Favorites

by Sam McBratney (2004, Candlewick Press, 15.99/hardback)
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Once upon a time, a Mommy Bear and a Daddy Bear told their three little cubs that they were the best baby bears in the whole wide world. But the time came when each of the siblings began to wonder. They couldn't all be the best. They couldn't all be favorites. Or could they? Color. Grades PreK-3. [10.5” x 9.5”...32 pages]

Love You Forever

by Robert Munsch (1986, Firefly, 6.95)
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This extraordinarily different story is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child—forever. With a soothing refrain, a mother lulls her newborn baby to sleep and as the boy grows to manhood he passes those loving words on to his child. Color. All ages. [8” x 8”...32 pages]

Land of Many Shapes…Coloring Book

Edited (1994, Johnson Institute, 3.50)
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There are many valid types of "families." The coloring book shows children traditional, separated, divorced, single-parent, step, and blended families. And how they can cope with the any feelings of sadness, jealousy, anger, or anxiety associated with their family. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 11”...24 pages]

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