About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts noticing that their friends' homes look different from theirs, or if they have faced questioning about their own family structure. It is a vital resource for navigating the first moments of social comparison that happen in the classroom, offering children the language they need to describe their unique home lives with pride and clarity. The story follows Molly as she prepares for Open School Night. When a classmate insists she cannot have two mothers, Molly faces a moment of doubt that is resolved through a supportive teacher and the discovery that her peers live in all sorts of configurations. Focused on themes of belonging and identity, this gentle story is perfect for children aged 4 to 8. It provides a mirror for children with LGBTQ+ parents and a window for others to understand the many ways a family can be formed by love.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is entering a social environment for the first time and starting to realize their family structure may be questioned by peers. It is particularly healing for a child who has been told their family is wrong or impossible.
