Picture Books About Gay and Lesbian Families

Oh The Things Mommies Do!: What Could Be Better Than Having Two? by Crystal Tompkins

A playful celebration of Lesbian Mothers and their more...2 points

A playful celebration of Lesbian Mothers and their children! Oh The Things Mommies Do! is a bouncy, and playful look at the joys of a two Mom family. With its catchy rhymes and vibrant illustrations, it is a pleasure for children and parents alike!2 points

Heather Has Two Mommies: 20th Anniversary Edition by Lesléa Newman, Diana Souza

The first lesbian-themed children's book ever published-now more...1 point

The first lesbian-themed children's book ever published-now in color-Lesléa Newman's groundbreaking children's book has an enduring message about acceptance and tolerance that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds: The most important thing about any family is that all the people in it love each other. New York-based author Lesléa Newman is the prize-winning author of more than fifty titles for children and adults. Illustrator Diana Souza lives in Dallas, Tex...1 point

Daddy, Papa, and Me by Lesléa Newman

Daddy helps me paint the sky. Papa helps me bake a more...1 point

Daddy helps me paint the sky. Papa helps me bake a pie. Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its daddies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.1 point

Uncle Bobby's Wedding by Sarah S. Brannen

Bobby and Jamie are getting married, but Bobby's niece more...1 point

Bobby and Jamie are getting married, but Bobby's niece Chloe is worried that she won't be his favorite person anymore. Will Uncle Bobby still think she is special? Sarah Brannen's warm story is set in an alternative family as Uncle Bobby marries his boyfriend. Uncle Bobby's Wedding embraces Bobby's relationship with Jamie, but keeps its focus where it truly belongs: on an uncle and niece's love for each other. Beautifully told and charmingly illustrated, this simple...1 point

And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. more...1 point

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others.1 point

Mommy, Mama, and Me by Lesléa Newman

Mommy picks me up, up, up. Mama pours juice in my cup. more...1 point

Mommy picks me up, up, up. Mama pours juice in my cup. Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there's no limit to what a loving family can do together.1 point

King and King by Linda de Haan, Stern Nijland

Once there lived a lovelorn prince whose mother decreed more...1 point

Once there lived a lovelorn prince whose mother decreed that he must marry by the end of the summer. So began the search to find the prince's perfect match and lo and behold%u2026 %u2026his name was Lee. You are cordially invited to join the merriest, most unexpected wedding of the year. King & King is a contemporary tale about finding true love and living happily ever after, sure to woo readers of any age.1 point

One Dad, Two Dads, Brown Dad, Blue Dads by Johnny Valentine

Two children-one with blue dads, one from a more traditional more...1 point

Two children-one with blue dads, one from a more traditional family-compare notes in this light hearted book about parents who are different. In the end, of course, they discover that blue dads aren't really that different from other dads. Except for one thing. 1 point

The Family Book by Todd Parr

The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our more...1 point

The Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family is special in its own unique way.Parr's message about the importance of embracing our differences is delivered in a playful way. With his trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book will encour...1 point

The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption by Jean Davies Okimoto, Elaine M. Aoki

In China, the moon shines on four baby girls, fast more...1 point

In China, the moon shines on four baby girls, fast asleep in an orphanage. Far away in North America, the sun rises over four homes as the people who live there get ready to start a long, exciting journey. This lovely story of people who travel to China to be united with their daughters describes the adoption process step by step and the anxiety, suspense, and delight of becoming a family. Told with tenderness and humor, and enlivened by joyous illustrations, The White Swan Express will go strai...1 point

Emma and Meesha My Boy: A Two Mom Story by Kaitlyn Taylor Considine

This is a delightful story of little girl with two more...1 point

This is a delightful story of little girl with two moms as she learns how to be nice to her cat. Follow along as Emma gets in trouble trying to play with Meesha Kitty and cheer as she learns to treat him with care.1 point

The Different Dragon by Jennifer Bryan

This bedtime story about bedtime stories shows how more...1 point

This bedtime story about bedtime stories shows how the wonderful care and curiosity of a little boy, with some help from his willing moms, can lead to magical and unexpected places. Join Noah and his cat, Diva, on this nighttime adventure and you too will leave with an unforgettable new dragon friend!1 point

The Sissy Duckling by Harvey Fierstein

Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they more...1 point

Elmer is not like the other boy ducklings. While they like to build forts, he loves to bake cakes. While they like to play baseball, he wants to put on the halftime show. Elmer is a great big sissy. But when his father is wounded by a hunter's shot, Elmer proves that the biggest sissy can also be the greatest hero. Acclaimed actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein has crafted a heartwarming story, based on his award-winning HBO animated special, about learning to embrace the special qualities w...1 point

Flying Free by Jennifer C. Gregg

A picture book for children of LGBT and diverse fa more...1 point

A picture book for children of LGBT and diverse families. Flying Free is narrated by a firefly captured by a five-year-old girl named Violet. Violet plans to use the firefly as her very own nightlight. Her mommies go along with the idea, but the firefly refuses to live in a glass jar. After several attempts, the firefly devises the ultimate escape plan. . .what will her fate be? Flying Free is suitable for children age 2-6.1 point

In Our Mothers' House by Patricia Polacco

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other more...1 point

Marmee, Meema, and the kids are just like any other family on the block. In their beautiful house, they cook dinner together, they laugh together, and they dance together. But some of the other families don't accept them. They say they are different. How can a family have two moms and no dad? But Marmee and Meema's house is full of love. And they teach their children that different doesn't mean wrong. And no matter how many moms or dads they have, they are everything a family is m...1 point

Mom and Mum are Getting Married by Ken Setterington

A joyous celebration of love. (20041112)1 point

Anna Day and the O-Ring (Alyson Wonderland) by Elaine Wickens

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The Boy Who Cried Fabulous by Lesléa Newman

The only thing Roger likes better than exploring t more...1 point

The only thing Roger likes better than exploring the world around him is describing it. And Roger describes most things as fabulous! But his parents have a different view. They want Roger to see things the way they do, so they ban "fabulous" from his vocabulary. Fabulously illustrated by Peter Ferguson, this cheerful tale will have children rejoicing along with Roger at all the fabulous--no, marvelous! no, dazzling!--things that await him when he steps outside.1 point

Jenny Lives With Eric and Martin (English and Danish Edition) by Susanne Bösche

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Daddy's Roommate (Alyson Wonderland) by Michael Willhoite

This story's narrator begins with his parent's div more...1 point

This story's narrator begins with his parent's divorce and continues with the arrival of "someone new at Daddy's house." The new arrival is male. This new concept is explained to the child as "just one more kind of love." The text is suitably straightforward, and the format--single lines of copy beneath full-page illustrations--easily accessible to the intended audience.1 point

Lucy Goes to the Country (Alyson Wonderland) by Joseph Kennedy

Madcap adventures ensue when a gay couple and thei more...0 points

Madcap adventures ensue when a gay couple and their cat spend the weekend in the country.0 points

My Two Aunts by Deb Bixler

My Two Aunts is written and illustrated from the p more...0 points

My Two Aunts is written and illustrated from the perspective of a 5 year old. Deb originally wrote My Two Aunts as a tool for her sister to use to answer questions from Deb's nieces and nephews about Deb's lesbian relationship. Children ages 3-6 will learn family diversity in My Two Aunts.0 points

My Two Uncles by Judith Vigna

Plans for Elly's grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary more...0 points

Plans for Elly's grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary party are upset when Grampy refuses to invite Elly's Uncle Phil and his friend, Ned, who are gay. By the author-illustrator of Saying Goodbye to Daddy. 0 points

Pearl's Christmas Present by Thomas Wurst

A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION! "Pearl s Christmas P more...0 points

A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION! "Pearl s Christmas Present" is an illustrated Christmas story about a little boy who wants to be a little girl. In this not-so-common tale, Pearl reveals the holiday traditions of his naughty siblings and joyless parents. You will laugh out loud at the astute observations of a serene little boy who has a firm sense of self and good survival instincts! "Pearl's Christmas Present" has been nominated for a LAMBDA Literature Award in both the Children / Young Adult and Trans...0 points

Saturday Is Pattyday by Leslea Newman

Although Frankie is hurt and confused when his two more...0 points

Although Frankie is hurt and confused when his two mommies separate, he is comforted by knowing that Patty will still be part of his life.0 points

Losing Uncle Tim (An Albert Whitman Prairie Book) by Mary Kate Jordan

Daniel tells about his friendship with his uncle a more...0 points

Daniel tells about his friendship with his uncle and about how he learns that his uncle is dying from AIDS.0 points