Books for Children

Books for Children


Jacob's New Dress

Jacob loves playing dress-up, when he can be anything he wants to be. Some kids at school say he can't wear "girl" clothes, but Jacob wants to wear a dress to school. Can he convince his parents to let him wear what he wants? This heartwarming story speaks to the unique challenges faced by children who don’t identify with traditional gender roles.

Purchase here: Jacob's New Dress by Sarah and Ian Hoffman

Daddy, Papa, and Me

A great book for LGBTQ+ parents to show their child representation of a family who may look like theirs from a young age.  
Purchase here: Daddy, Papa, and Me by Leslea Newman
 

Mommy, Mama, and Me

A great book for LGBTQ+ parents to show their child representation of a family who may look like theirs from a young age.  
Purchase here: Mommy, Mama, and Me by Leslea Newman
 

And Tango Makes Three

This is a sweet and interesting book that is based on a true story. It is about two male penguins who fall in love and essentially adopt a baby penguin as their own with the help of a zookeeper. It is a great way to represent your child adoption into a same sex family.
Purchase here: And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson & Peter Parnell

 

Stella Brings the Family

A sweet story to help prepare children of LGBTQ+ parents for some of the questions they may receive from their peers growing up.
Purchase here: Stella Brings the Family by Miriam B. Schiffer