Morris loves to wear the orange dress in the dress up box. It reminds him of the sun, his mother and other lovely things. But other boys think it's not okay, until Morris builds a cool rocket ship. Maybe what you wear isn't as important as who you…
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Rainbow Families
Geared toward children 0 to 8 years of age, these are books about all kinds of families, including LGBTQ.
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- Once upon a time, a prince searched for a bride, only to realize he was looking for someone different...the brave knight who helped him save the kingdom!
- When the queen insists that the prince find a mate, she is surprised when he falls in love with another prince instead of a princess.
- There's something different about Red. His label says "red" but his color is blue. Is that okay? Can he be who he really is or does he have to try to be red?
- This autobiography tells the story of Jazz, who from a young age, knew that she was really a girl in a boy's body. With support of her family and help from a wise doctor, Jazz is happy to be special.
- Jacob loves to play dress up, but when other boys tease him, Jacob asks his mom if it's okay to like dresses. Hi mom assures him that there are all kinds of ways to be a boy. His teacher also helps the other kids accept that it's okay to be…
- Fabio, the family dog, doesn't do the usual dog things. Max, the boy, discovers that Fabio sneaks out each night. Where does he go and what is he doing? Max, follows Fabio and discovers what Fabio really likes to do.
- No matter your size, shape, or pedigree--if you love each other, you are a family! Moms, dads, sisters, brothers — and even Great Aunt Sue — appear in dozens of combinations, demonstrating all kinds of nontraditional families! Silly animals are…
- Life is very busy, but each day different families find a way to connect.
- When Julian sees the mermaids on the subway, he is entranced. When he and Abuela get home, he used the curtains, the flowers and the ferns become a mermaid. What will Abuela do when she sees him? Lush pictures celebrate individuality and…
- This modern classic tells the story of a girl who loves the number two...two arms, two legs, two mommies. At school, she learns that she may not have a daddy but she has lots of love!
- Families come in all forms--including two moms or two dads.
- Filled with bright colors and illustrations, this picture book conveys the fun and exuberant feelings of a Pride Parade for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people and families.
- Three young children experience the joys and challenges of being raised by two mothers.
- A male penguin couple, at the New York Public Zoo, are given an abandoned egg to hatch and raise.
- When Stella and her classmates are concerned about who Stella will bring to their Mother's Day celebration, Stella comes up with a wonderful solution. And don't worry, Stella tells her teacher, she won't invite as many people to the Father's Day…
- Susan loves her little sister Jackie, and can't wait until she's old enough to join in her favorite activities like playing fairies. But as Jackie gets older, Susan realizes that Jackie doesn't like fairies, wearing dresses or having long hair. Can…
- One family can be one person or two, or four, many more! Practice counting and learn that there are all kinds of families.
- Sweet story about two boys learning to play together in the sandbox when one like trucks and the other likes dolls, especially dolls with tutus.
- Teddy knows that inside she's a girl, but she's afraid to tell her friends. Will they still like her? Will they call her Tilly, the name she really wants? A gentle story about being true to yourself, gender identity and transition.
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