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TK-1
Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby--and the house is in chaos.
TK-1
Rhyming text and illustrations of families explore how all families are different, but also the same.
TK-1
Rhyming text depicts a host of animals and the love found in all combinations of families.
Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle
2-3
A child with two mothers experiences a range of emotions when one of her parents leaves for a week-long work trip. All week long, the young girl notices things are different without her Mommy there and eventually, feelings of missing her moves the girl to tears. Though she's prepared for her Mommy's return, she first must work through some tough emotions before she's able to settle back into their family's old groove.
2-3
Sparse text and colorful illustrations tell the story of a young boy named Julián who dreams of being a mermaid after seeing three women on a subway with mermaid-like gowns. He dresses up at home and his supportive abuela then takes him to a parade of similar people dressed like him.
2-3
Aidan, labeled a female at birth, is sure that he is not a girl, so his parents help him fix the things that don't feel right--his clothes, his room, his name. Now he is going to be a big brother, and he wants to make sure that his new sibling feels loved--no matter what.
Stonewall: a Building. An Uprising. a Revolution.
4-5
Describes the Stonewall Riots in New York City in 1969, which sparked the gay liberation movement in the United States, and details the history of LGBTQ rights since the riots.
Pride: The Story of Harvey Milk and the Rainbow Flag
4-5
In this deeply moving and empowering true story, young readers will trace the life of the Gay Pride Flag, from its beginnings in 1978 with social activist Harvey Milk and designer Gilbert Baker to its spanning of the globe and its role in today's world. A story of love, hope, equality, and pride.
4-5
Trans rights activist Gavin Grimm provides an autobiographical account of his experiences growing up trans and having to fight for his rights. Text explains to readers that if they "are a kid like Gavin" they will know who they are on the inside and they know best what they need. Like Gavin, they may have to fight for their rights and they have the right to make choices about their own futures.
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