Families, Families, Families!

"Families, Families, Families! by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang This is a terrific way of introducing children to the diverse families that exist and to that whole notion that there is no such thing as a typical family. It’s presented in the way that every page is a family photograph, a framed photograph. And then towards the end, it’s like photos that are stuck on a page. The pictures are engaging, and they draw you in. It’s such a gentle way of explaining to children that you might live in a family that has one parent and one child. But look at that: some families have lots and lots of children in them. And some families have two dads, some families have a mum and a dad. Some families have step brothers and sisters… For children to really experience and think about this book can open up a conversation about all sorts of blended families and different family composition in a really fun way. It’s funny, it’s a bit quirky, and it’s beautifully presented. It is. And that final page there “…if you love each other, then you are a family”, that’s such an important message for children to receive. I love that."