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• Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  Baldacchino, Christine, 1977-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Prince & Knight

  Haack, Daniel,

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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!

• King & King

  Haan, Linda de, 1965-

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  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.

• Red

  a Crayon's Story

  Hall, Michael, 1954-

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  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?

• I Am Jazz

  Herthel, Jessica,

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  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's New Dress

  Hoffman, Sarah,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bow-wow-meow

  Lacasa, Blanca, 1972-

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  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.

• Families, Families, Families!

  Lang, Suzanne

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Monday Is One Day

  Levine, Arthur A., 1962-

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  Life is very busy, but each day different families find a way to connect.

• Julián Is a Mermaid

  Love, Jessica

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Heather Has Two Mommies

  Newman, Lesléa,

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  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!

• The Family Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Families come in all forms--including two moms or two dads.

• This Day in June

  Pitman, Gayle E.

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  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.

• In Our Mothers' House

  Polacco, Patricia

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  Three young children experience the joys and challenges of being raised by two mothers.

• And Tango Makes Three

  Richardson, Justin, 1963-

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  A male penguin couple, at the New York Public Zoo, are given an abandoned egg to hatch and raise.

• Stella Brings the Family

  Schiffer, Miriam B,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Jack (not Jackie)

  Silverman, Erica,

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Family

  Shannon, George,

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  One family can be one person or two, or four, many more! Practice counting and learn that there are all kinds of families.

• Want to Play Trucks?

  Stott, Ann, 1964-

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  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.

• Introducing Teddy

  a Gentle Story About Gender and Friendship

  Walton, Jessica,

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  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.