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Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780965670012
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 0965670015
Label: Hundredth Munchy Publications
Manufacturer: Hundredth Munchy Publications
Number Of Pages: 28
Publication Date: May 10, 2000
Publisher: Hundredth Munchy Publications
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Studio: Hundredth Munchy Publications

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
This book is a sweet poem which shows families with mom and dad, two moms, and two dads. The large, colorful illustrations are great for group storytime or for one child sitting on your lap. Suitable for reading to children from newborns to 7-year-olds. The book also includes coloring pages as well as space for children to write their own family stories. Gay-friendly preschool literature is a long overdue resource for parents and teachers, both gay and straight. The author wants children with gay parents to feel included in the world of children's literature, and also wants to help straight parents provide their children with books which promote an appreciation of diversity.




Rating: - I really want to like this book...
As a (straight) mother who wants her kids to understand and empathize with the gay adults in their lives, I feel strongly that there's a need for books with this message. I bought this book in particular because of the emphasis on the love between the grown-ups, as opposed to other such books where the adults are viewed primarily as *parents* rather than as people in loving grown-up relationships, who may also have children.

Unfortunately, the verse is at a sub-Hallmark level. Yes, the ... Read More

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Rating: - Serves a growing need in our community!
This book is quite groundbreaking, and is excellent in the way it portrays our differences as not-so-different to children. In it, children learn that love, and not necessarily tradition structure, make a family. Very thoughtful, well-written - a must have in any child's collection! When Grownups Fall in Love, and many more like it, are the focus of our website, www.[...].com, which caters to gay parents and their children.

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Rating: - Subtle and Sweet
"When Grown-Ups Fall In Love" is a simply stated matter of fact look at families. What is a family? Ms. Edmonds writes, "It's love that makes a family, not tradition or convention; but laughter and hugs...and a smile that can melt away your tension."

The colorful illustrations of mom's and dad's spending quality time with their children help bring to life a well-organized and subtle story about who makes a family. I particularly like how the author draws the child in to the story by asking ... Read More

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