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• Cat Dog Dog

  the Story of a Blended Family

  Buchet, Nelly

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  A story of a blended family - from the pets' point of view!

• Daddy & Dada

  Brockington, Ryan

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  A little girl explains how families, including hers, come in many shapes and sizes - some with a mom and a dad, some with two dads, some with two moms, and more.

• Families Can

  Saks, Dan, 1978-

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  This board book celebrates the differences that make each family unique and the similarities and love that connect us all together.

• Families Grow

  Saks, Dan, 1978-

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  Rhyming text shows an appreciation of the joy and excitement of the different ways a family can grow.

• Family

  Berenstain, Mike, 1951-

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  It's Brother Bear's birthday, and he's having a party! He can't wait to eat cake and ice cream. But he's more excited about seeing family members from far away, like Uncle Tex and Aunt May!

• I Love You Because I Love You

  Van, Muon

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  Author Muon Thi Văn and Stonewall Book Award-winning artist Jessica Love detail all the big and small reasons why we love the people we do within a call-and-response picture book that features families across the spectrum.

• The Journey to Max

  An Adoption Story

  Garcia-Halenar, Christopher

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  Xander tells the story of how he and his fathers looked everywhere to find Max, a little brother for Xander, who made their family complete.

• Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle

  LaCour, Nina

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  When her mother goes on a business trip, a little girl, who loves to sit between Mama and Mommy at the table, misses her a lot and feels empty until Mommy finally comes home, filling the void with love.

• Mi Casa Is My Home

  Sala, Laurenne

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  Lucia lives in her casa with her big, loud, beautiful familia, and she's going to show you around!

• Me and Ms. Too

  Ruby, Laura

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  For as long as Molly can remember, it's always just been her and Dad. But that was before Dad married Ms. Too. Ms. Too doesn't like to splash. She doesn't like to spin. And she can't bake anything. But as Molly and Ms. Too are about to discover,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mommy's House, Daddy's House

  Wadley, Sara Jean

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  On a trip to DC to visit her three grandsons, Grandma begins to think that the divorce of her son and the boys' mother (both have recently purchased separate homes) is having a negative effect on the boys. However, after a week's visit, Grandma Jean…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moon Messenger

  Yue Liang Tian Shi : a Family Reunion During the Mid-autumn Festival : a Story Told in English and Chinese

  Wei, Jie (Children's author)

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  A sweet story that highlights a family's bond, even when they're far apart.

• 'Ohana Means Family

  Loomis, Ilima

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  In this cumulative rhyme in the style of "The House That Jack Built," a family celebrates Hawaii and its culture while serving poi at a luau.

• Papa, Daddy, & Riley

  Kirst, Seamus

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  When a classmate insists a family must have a mother and a father, Riley fears she will have to choose between Papa and Daddy until her fathers assure her that love makes a family.

• Plenty of Hugs

  Manushkin, Fran

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  Illustrations and gently rhyming text follow two mothers and their toddler on a sunny day.

• The Rainbow Parade

  Neilson, Emily

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  This joyful and affirming picture book about a family's first Pride parade, reminds all readers that sometimes pride takes practice and there's no "one way" to be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

• Ruby's Reunion Day Dinner

  Dalton, Angela

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  Inspired by the rich tradition of African American reunions, a multigenerational story follows the experiences of young Ruby, who helps loved ones prepare the foods they are bringing while trying to think of a signature dish of her own.