The Flexible Facts of Life: Information and Stories for Kids, Celebrating Diverse and Creative Families
written and illus. by Serena R. Torrey
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1979869480 ; 9781979869485
Summary: It can be hard to know how best to talk with young kids about topics like sperm donors, adoption, or why some kids have 2 dads, some have 1, and some have none! Many of us believe that it's better to be open about this stuff right from the beginning, rather than having the child "find out" as a teen or adult. How to begin? Try this book! In a simple, straightforward manner, The Flexible Facts of Life combines information with stories to create a terrific resource for young kids, and is appropriate for kids aged 2-8. This book offers some unique features... 1. Focus on storytelling On a hand-painted rainbow of pages, readers are introduced to children with diverse family structures through simple stories about daily life. Young readers can easily relate to topics like sand castles, halloween costumes, and making breakfast! 2. Visual representations Gives kids an illustrated, age-appropriate understanding of concepts like sperm/egg donation, surrogacy, adoption, divorce, fostering, etc. 3. Gender-neutral discussion of biology For example, "Some bodies make teeny tiny sperm, and some bodies make teeny tiny eggs..." Early childhood is the perfect time to help kids to understand and celebrate their own origins. It's also a great time to teach kids to be respectful of other families with diverse structures. Enjoy reading The Flexible Facts of Life with the children in your life!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Facts-Life-Information-Celebrating/dp/1979869480
How We Made You By Mummy & Mama (LGBT Parenting)
written and illus. by Emma Wallis
Language: English
Amazon Digital Services LLC, 2017.
40 p. : col. ill.
Summary: This is the story of how Mummy and Mama made a baby. It is aimed at lower primary school age children. In this book we introduce the idea of reproduction and how two women might have a baby together. In this edition of the book we look at how Mummy and Mama made a baby using home insemination. This is a factual book which uses correct language for body parts. It also introduces the idea of the difference between reproduction and sex for pleasure.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Made-Mummy-Mama-LGBT-Parenting-ebook/dp/B076NVBNGL/
Pourquoi tu as 2 mamans?
by Nathalie Sizaret
illus. by Daphné Dejay
Language: French
28 p. : col. ill. ; 20 cm.
ISBN: Le Monde de Gritie, 2017.
Summary: Deux femmes se rencontrent, s’aiment et désirent devenir parents. Aujourd’hui, elles sont mamans de cet enfant né du fruit de leur amour et d’un don extraordinaire.
Available: http://www.le-monde-de-gritie.com/albums-jeunesse-naissance/4-pourquoi-tu-as-2-mamans-.html
The 2 boys Who Wanted to Become Daddies
by Pascal Kerbel
illus. by Noh A.
Languages: English and French
Self-published, 2017.
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN:
Summary: "The best way to explain surrogacy to children."
Available: https://www.gayparentsbooks.com/
For Mommy So Loved You
by Leigh James
illus. by Embla Granqvist
Language: English
CreateSpace, 2017.
30 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1981394265 ; 9781981394265
Summary: For Mommy So Loved You is a heartfelt story about a single woman creating her family through in-vitro fertilization and an anonymous donor. This book illustrates the process in a delightful way that both children and adults will enjoy. For Mommy So Loved You will help familiarize your child with their conception story and they will love to hear how they came to be!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1981394265/
I've Got Dibs!: A Donor Sibling Story
by Amy Dorfman
illus. by Darren Goldman
Language: English
With an X Press, 2017.
32 p: col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0692981160 ; 9780692981160
Summary: I've Got Dibs! is the story of a mother introducing the concept of donor siblings to her donor conceived daughter. It focuses on the special connection a donor-conceived child has with other children conceived using the same donor. I've Got Dibs! is a great way to start a conversation about donor siblings with your children, their friends, as well as the adults in your life who may be struggling to understand the concept of these relationships. By sharing this book with her own child the author has helped her daughter respond to questions about her own donor siblings and more importantly understand and appreciate her own unique donor family.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Ive-Got-Dibs-Donor-Sibling/dp/0692981160
