There are children of different skin tones and genders.

This book features a variety of different ways families can be represented, and I think every child will be able to see their family in some way in this book. I think this is such a great story to read to children. But as they listen to their classmates’ answers, they realize that their family is just like other families.įor my principles of ethical practice course in Early Childhood Education, I had to choose a book that I thought encompassed the idea of anti-bias education. They are a bit nervous to give their answer, as their family looks different from everyone else’s. This story follows a young child who is asked by their teacher what makes their family special. Want to see more bookish things from me? Check out my Youtube channel. Young kids who live with their parents only too readily understand that the sexual orientation and relationship configuration their parents choose does not affect their day to day lives, in other words, it doesn’t change how their parents feel about them they feel loved and that is ALL that matters to them, for they understand that where there is love and respect there is family. We’re heterosexual, bisexual, transgender, gay, and lesbian. People are divorcing, remarrying, some live in common-law marriages, others opt for polyamorous or open relationships. The important, essential, ingredient is that she is LOVED….Adults whose parents have remarried, or are in other non-traditional relationships, could certainly profit from relearning this message, especially given that so many relationships nowadays are nontraditional. Her family makeup totally differs from those shared by her classmates….But with the close of the book, she eventually comes to the realization that despite this difference, she’s still part of a family. At first our young narrator is skeptical that she has anything meaningful to share with her class. O’Leory’s book is no exception to this rule….This picture book begins with a teacher asking her class to talk about their families. I often find that young narrators hold greater self-awareness than the typical adult. If you think picture books are just for kids, you’re missing out on a great deal of life.

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