Books Like Families Can
Families who loved Families Can by Dan Saks often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Families Can by Dan Saks often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your toddler begins to notice the world around them and asks why a friend has two mommies, lives with a grandma, or looks different from their own family. It is a gentle, affirming tool for introducing the concept that families are defined by love rather than a specific structure. Through simple, bouncy rhymes and bright illustrations, the book celebrates variety including single parents, LGBTQ families, adoption, and multigenerational homes. It is a perfect choice for parents who want to instill a sense of belonging and open-mindedness from the very first years. You can use it to build a child's self-confidence in their own unique home while fostering empathy for others.
