Books Like Molly's Family
Families who loved Molly's Family by Nancy Garden 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 Molly's Family by Nancy Garden 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 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.
