Daddy's Roommate
10 best books like Daddy's Roommate (Michael Willhoite): In Our Mothers' House, And Tango Makes Three, 10,000 Dresses, My Princess Boy, William's Doll, The Sissy Duckling, Oliver Button Is a Sissy, Heather Has Two Mommies, The Family Book, Molly's Family
Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee...
| Author | Justin Richardson |
| ISBN | 0689878451 |
This true story about two penguins who live in the Central Park Zoo has been creating quite a controversy. I heard about the book this morning on The View (yes, I do inevitably end up watching four women squabbling on tv when I don't have to work, and controversies like this are the reason I keep going back!)....
| Author | Marcus Ewert |
| ISBN | 1583228500 |
Every night, Bailey dreams about magical dresses: dresses made of crystals and rainbows, dresses made of flowers, dresses made of windows… Unfortunately, when Bailey's awake, no one wants to hear about these beautiful dreams. Quite the contrary: "You're a BOY!" Mother and Father tell Bailey....
| Author | Cheryl Kilodavis |
| ISBN | 0615395945 |
My Princess Boy is a nonfiction picture book about acceptance. With words and illustrations even the youngest of children can understand, My Princess Boy tells the tale of 4-year-old boy who happily expresses his authentic self by happily dressing up in dresses, and enjoying traditional girl things...
| Author | Charlotte Zolotow |
| ISBN | 0064430677 |
"An excellent book about a boy named William who wants the forbidden—a doll. The long-awaited realistic handling of this theme makes it a landmark book."—School Library Journal
More than anything, William wants a doll. “Don’t be a creep,” says his brother. “Sissy, sissy,”...
| Author | Harvey Fierstein |
| ISBN | 1416903135 |
The Barnes & Noble Review
Let's just say that Elmer's not your run-of-the-mill duck. He likes to decorate cookies, enjoys building sand castles instead of forts, and would rather put on puppet shows than play sports. Being different is fine for sweet Elmer—he's as happy as a duck in water...
| Author | Tomie dePaola |
| ISBN | 0156681404 |
Oliver likes to partake in activities that the other boys don't like to do. His parents decide that he needs to get some type of exercise, so Oliver decides that he wants to take dance classes. He really likes it, but the boys at school tease him for it; they tease him even more when some female classmates...
| Author | Lesléa Newman |
| ISBN | 1555835430 |
Originally self-published in 1989, Heather Has Two Mommies became the first title in Alyson's newly formed Alyson Wonderland imprint in 1990. The simple and straightforward story of a little girl named Heather and her two lesbian mothers was created by Newman and illustrator Diana Souza because...
| Author | Todd Parr |
| ISBN | 0316155632 |
I would not read this to children, even though the message is sweet (understanding of differences and the positive attributes of families), because of issues with racism.
The illustrations employ depictions of animals and humans of unnatural (purple, green, pink, bright yellow) colors...
| Author | Nancy Garden |
| ISBN | 0374350027 |
What makes a family?
The members of Ms. Marston's kindergarten class are cleaning and decorating their room for the upcoming Open School Night. Molly and Tommy work on drawing pictures to put on the walls. Molly draws her family: Mommy, Mama Lu, and her puppy, Sam. But when Tommy looks at her...
Los Mejores Colores/Best Best Colors (Anti-Bias Books for Kids)
| Author | Eric Hoffman |
| ISBN | 1884834698 |
Best, Best Colors is a story about a boy named Nate who is fascinated with all of the colors in the rainbow. One of his mothers’ are Caucasian and the other is African American as well as Nate. Throughout the story different things that he finds or receives that is a certain color he labels as his best, best...
| Author | Jennifer Bryan |
| ISBN | 0967446864 |
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...
| Author | Sarah S. Brannen |
| ISBN | 0399247122 |
Bobby and Jamie are getting married, but Bobby's niece Chloe is worried that she won't be his favorite person anymore. Will Uncle Bobby still think she is special? Sarah Brannen's warm story is set in an alternative family as Uncle Bobby marries his boyfriend. Uncle Bobby's Wedding embraces Bobby's...
| Author | Vanita Oelschlager |
| ISBN | 0981971466 |
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. True to a child’s curiosity, practical questions follow: "Which dad helps when your team needs a coach? / Which dad cooks you...
| Author | Jennifer Carr |
| ISBN | 1452087253 |
Nick was born in a boy's body, but has always felt like a girl inside. Nick's family supports him when he says he no longer wants to be called a boy or dress like a boy; "Always remember to be who you are Nick. Remember that we love you, and we are so proud of you." (p. 17). Nick's parents find a group for families...
| Author | Robie H. Harris |
| ISBN | 0763624330 |
"Alternately playful and realistic, Emberley's. . . . art reinforces Harris's message that bodies come in all sizes, shapes, and colors -- and that each variation is 'perfectly normal.'" -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
When young people have questions about sex, real answers can...
| Author | Linda de Haan |
| ISBN | 1582460612 |
Once there lived a lovelorn prince whose mother decreed that he must marry by the end of the summer. So began the search to find the prince's perfect match and lo and behold... his name was Lee. You are cordially invited to join the merriest, most unexpected wedding of the year. King & King is a contemporary...
This book is great. It tackles how some people don't like to see other people being gay. In this book, Elly has two uncles she loves, who are gay. Uncle Ned helps her make a present for Grampy and Gran. Grampy refuses to let Uncle Ned bring Uncle Phil, so Uncle Ned won't go. Elly is upset, and her dad sits her...
| Author | Pija Lindenbaum |
| ISBN | 9129667348 |
First let me say that I appreciate a picture book featuring a gay family member that does not make a "big deal" out of the sexual orientation factor. Mia's uncle is presented as her uncle, that's that, and although he is clearly gay and the ensuing "conflict" in the story involves Mia's coming to accept...
| Author | John Coy |
| ISBN | 0375821805 |
One day at her dad’s house, a young girl finds two old potatoes in the cupboard. “Gross.” But before she can throw them away, her dad suggests they try to grow new potatoes from the old ones, which have sprouted eyes. Told from May to September, the potato-growing season, the story includes all the...
