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The Family Book Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 2003

by Todd Parr (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,322 ratings
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This beloved classic celebrating all kinds of families is a perfect entry into the world of New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr.

With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among young readers and caregivers. His books promote an essential message of love and acceptance that is inspiring, empowering, and accessible.

Some families have two moms or two dads. Some families have one parent instead of two.
Some families live in a house by themselves. Some families share a house with other families.
All families can help each other be strong!

The Family Book celebrates families and all the varieties they come in. Whether they're big or small, look alike or different, have a single parent or two, Todd Parr assures readers that every family is special in its own unique way. 

Bilingual edition, The Family Book / El libro de la familia, also available for purchase.
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    2 - 4 years, from customers
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    Todd Parr Classics
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 1
  6. Lexile measure
    AD200L
  7. Dimensions
    10.3 x 0.5 x 10.45 inches
  8. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  9. Publication date
    October 1, 2003
  10. ISBN-10
    0316738964
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0316738965
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Enjoy more of bestselling author Todd Parr's signature color and charm! There are so many different types of mommies and they are all lots of fun and filled with love. Celebrating all different kinds of dads and highlighting the many reasons they are so special. From offering advice and babysitting to making things and giving lots of kisses, grandmas are the best! From putting extra marshmallows in hot chocolate to sending cards and telling stories, grandpas are awesome! A sibling celebration, perfect for brothers of all ages, and children expecting a new sibling! A SISTER sibling celebration, perfect for sisters of all ages, and children expecting a new sibling!

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PreSchool-Grade 2-As he did in The Mommy Book and The Daddy Book (both Little, Brown, 2002), Parr introduces children to an array of families. Whimsical illustrations featuring neon colors and figures outlined in black show big ones and small ones, and families that look alike and relatives who look just like their pets. The art features both human and animal figures; thus, pigs depict both a family that likes to be clean, and one that likes to be messy. Some families include stepmoms, stepdads, stepsisters, or stepbrothers; some adopt children. Other families have two moms or two dads, while some children have only one parent. Interspersed with the differences among families are the ways they are alike: all like to hug each other, are sad when they lose someone they love, enjoy celebrating special days together, and can help each other to be strong. This concept book celebrating the diversity of family groups is distinguished by its sense of fun.
Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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There are lots of different ways to be a family. Your family is special no matter what kind it is. Love, Todd

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; First Edition (October 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316738964
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316738965
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD200L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 0.5 x 10.45 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 3,322 ratings

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Todd Parr

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Todd Parr is a three-time New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of more than 50 books for children, including The Thankful Book, The Earth Book and The I LOVE YOU Book, as well as The Kindness Book and the recently released The Spring Book and The Activity Book, all from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. He has inspired and empowered children around the world with simple, hopeful and powerful messages such as “be kind”, “love yourself” and “be who you are” all set with vibrant images utilizing eye-catching primary colors. His books have received numerous awards and are available in nearly 20 languages. He also is the co-creator of the popular three-time Daytime Emmy©- nominated animated TV series, ToddWorld with Gerry Renert of SupperTime Entertainment. Several short films for Sesame Street have been based on Todd’s work.

A flight attendant before becoming a full-time author/illustrator, Todd’s first book, The Okay Book, was published in 1999. Todd devotes time to numerous philanthropic causes supporting pet adoption, children’s hunger, health, and literacy. He is a frequent reader and fund-raiser for The Ronald McDonald House, and he also currently serves on the board of directors for the Virginia Children’s Book Festival. Todd’s corporate collaborations include Best Buy, Stouffer’s, and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, among others.

The Wyoming native lives in Berkeley, CA, with his three adopted pit bulls and enjoys cooking. He is often whipping up macaroni & cheese, tacos, and grilled cheese recipes, which he regularly shares with fans. For more information on Todd visit his website, Facebook, or Instagram.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers find the book fabulous and attractive for children. They also say the illustrations are colorful and simple. Readers describe the words as simple, yet loaded and uplifting. They say the book speaks to the diverse and changing landscape of the modern American family and is a great book to start a conversation about different types of families.

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116 customers mention "Family relationships"116 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fabulous, perfect for children and adults, and sweet. They also appreciate that it normalizes families with gay parents and encourages inclusivity. Customers also mention that the book is very helpful and positive to introduce the idea.

"...but honestly this book is great for any and all kids regardless of your family situation!..." Read more

"...Age group is young, 1 to 5 I would say. Perfect for me and my daughter - thanks author Todd!" Read more

"Bought this for my 4 year old niece. Age-appropriate and sweet." Read more

"...They are so sweet and full of love. They teach children that family is different, life is wonderful and everyone is different but loved...." Read more

110 customers mention "Color"110 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations colorful and simple. They also say the bright colors and fun pictures hold their attention.

"...The illustrations are so fun and colorful." Read more

"...Illustrations are bright and colorful with families represented in purple, yellow, orange, green, blue...and using people as well as animals, like..." Read more

"...The colors are striking and fun, and my son loves to look at the pictures...." Read more

"His books are always wonderful! Straightforward language and fun illustrations. Love the simple ways of showing diverse families." Read more

77 customers mention "Readability"77 positive0 negative

Customers find the book simple, yet loaded with uplifting messages. They also say it's fun to read, kind, and inclusive. Readers also mention that the illustrations are cute and the message is joyful.

"...the diversity among different families and family members in a fun and playful way...." Read more

"...Minimal words with straight forward meanings, e.g., "Some families have one parent instead of two"...." Read more

"His books are always wonderful! Straightforward language and fun illustrations. Love the simple ways of showing diverse families." Read more

"...They are so sweet and full of love. They teach children that family is different, life is wonderful and everyone is different but loved...." Read more

57 customers mention "Message"57 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's message to be diverse and changing. They also appreciate the way the message is presented, saying it combines serious and silly. Readers also mention the book sparked thoughtful questions and conversations with their children.

"...This book is great at highlighting the diversity among different families and family members in a fun and playful way...." Read more

"...And the message at the end rocks: "There are lots of different ways to be a family...." Read more

"...Love the simple ways of showing diverse families." Read more

"...It teaches love and that families may look different but it's ok because ALL families are different -some families have dogs, some families have..." Read more

38 customers mention "Audience"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book wonderful and cover lots of different types of families. They also appreciate the examples about having two mommies or two daddies. Overall, readers say the book is all inclusive and helps kids feel part of the world.

"...Your family is special no matter what kind it is." And it includes all family types - big, small, interracial, adoption, single parent, same sex..." Read more

"...about "normal" families, and this one does a fantastic job of including all families without any expectation of being "normal."..." Read more

"...I love that the book shows my son that families come in all kinds of varieties -- but no matter what, families love each other...." Read more

"I love how this book shows every type of family...." Read more

18 customers mention "Usefulness"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful, worth having on the book shelf, and perfect for their needs. They also say it's a wonderful, cheerful, and educational book. Some mention that the content could be better. Overall, customers say the book is a welcome addition to their collection and worth every penny.

"...I think this is a great book and could be very useful if a child is having questions about differences among families of their friends or..." Read more

"...This book was very helpful and very positive to introduce the idea. Would definitely recommend!" Read more

"Fun to read and essential if you want to teach your child about diversity. My husband and I, a same-sex couple, read this book to our foster child...." Read more

"...So inclusive and informative." Read more

Teaches diversity appreciation -- and opposites!
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Teaches diversity appreciation -- and opposites!
We love Todd Parr's books and this is one of his best. I love that the book shows my son that families come in all kinds of varieties -- but no matter what, families love each other. It's a great book for teaching him an acceptance of and appreciation for diversity (diversity of family types but also of individual people). The book has the added bonus of teaching opposites as family types are shown in contrast with an opposite family type (families that all look alike vs. ones of different colors, loud vs. quiet families, etc.). I also LOVE that it normalizes families with gay parents. My son loves hearing about the families and seeing the bright, fun artwork.Was this review helpful for you? If so, please click the "Yes" button below. If not, feel free to let me know why and I'll do my best to improve it. :)
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Nikki
5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great book!!
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I was a little hesitant to buy this book at first after reading another reviewer’s post + photo of the page comparing a dark skinned couple as “looking like their dogs…” ugh. But I decided to give it a chance, thinking I would just change the wording on that page with a permanent marker. BUT GOOD NEWS - that page doesn’t exist! They must have removed it or switched it out or something. This book is great at highlighting the diversity among different families and family members in a fun and playful way. We got it bc we’re looking to adopt and wanted to start reading it to our current little one (plus the new little one when he/she gets here), but honestly this book is great for any and all kids regardless of your family situation! The illustrations are so fun and colorful.
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K. Hirsch
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on showing all different types of families!
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2017
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This is a perfect book to start reading to a very young child about different family types. Illustrations are bright and colorful with families represented in purple, yellow, orange, green, blue...and using people as well as animals, like ducks, pigs, dogs, cats, and goldfish. Minimal words with straight forward meanings, e.g., "Some families have one parent instead of two". Some of the illustrations have glasses, some are bald, some have straight hair, some have curly hair...it is a fantastic book. And the message at the end rocks: "There are lots of different ways to be a family. Your family is special no matter what kind it is." And it includes all family types - big, small, interracial, adoption, single parent, same sex parents, etc. Age group is young, 1 to 5 I would say. Perfect for me and my daughter - thanks author Todd!
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Ana I
5.0 out of 5 stars sweet and age-appropriate book about families
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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Bought this for my 4 year old niece. Age-appropriate and sweet.
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Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - No "Agenda", Simply Reality
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2015
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This book is wonderful, and I highly recommend it. It's wonderful to have a book about families that I am comfortable reading to my son, who came into our family through adoption. So many books make assumptions about "normal" families, and this one does a fantastic job of including all families without any expectation of being "normal." This book helps to give my son a framework for understanding the world in which he lives. He will encounter friends whose families are in each of these situations. The colors are striking and fun, and my son loves to look at the pictures.

I see many reviews that have trouble with the mention of same-sex parents. Evidently these parents haven't stepped outside and opened their eyes to the world around them, and would prefer to pull blinders over their children's eyes, as well. Clearly, this is a reality in the world, whether you choose to read your children a book that acknowledges it or not. If your children attend school, or leave your home, they will encounter families with two moms or two dads. No matter how hard you try to "protect" them from this reality, they will soon discover it - you may as well read this book and process this with them. (I, too, am a "religious fanatic," as one other reviewer mentioned, which is why I am a pastor of a congregation that is fully welcoming to all, and welcomes LGBTQ-identifying folks without any expectation of change. Gender and biology are never sinful. Being a part of a loving family is never sinful.)

Also - no. This book does not require you to have the "birds and the bees" conversation with your kids just because it mentions same-sex parents; if your child doesn't understand how sexual intercourse between opposite gender parents works, they will not be concerned about the biology of same-sex parents birthing a child. That question simply isn't on their radar. Tell them the truth - that sometimes families are made of two moms or two dads. It's a fact. I would suspect you should have even more difficulty explaining spontaneous reproduction by a single parent? As a parent who has a child through adoption - please DO normalize families who have children without having given birth to their child.

Acknowledging the world as it is is NOT an agenda. It is reality. To have not included all types of families into this book would have been a major disservice to Parr's tiny readers and their families.

Kudos to you, Todd Parr.
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Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
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His books are always wonderful! Straightforward language and fun illustrations. Love the simple ways of showing diverse families.
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Bryan Itzkowitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Our baby’s favorite book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Our boy loves this inclusive and bilingual book
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Andrea Costa
4.0 out of 5 stars Missing one type of family but great book!
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My 3.5 year old daughter started questioning why her dad and I don’t live in the same house like her best friend’s parents. So I got this book to help her understand that families come in all shapes. I found that it’s missing saying that some families have two parents who live in different houses. So I crossed one of the pages that says some families have one parent instead of two (which I do not like the sentence anyways - it makes it sound like one parent is less than two parents). It’s a ggood great book and my daughter spent days wanting to read it and asking to read it again 2-3 times. Recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Any Todd Parr book is on my list of fabulous
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2011
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My children are teens now and while we have cleared out many of their books from younger years, any Todd Parr book is left on our shelves. They are so sweet and full of love. They teach children that family is different, life is wonderful and everyone is different but loved. As far as other reviews assuming that children will ask how two mommies or two daddies can have a family....don't worry, i have read this to my children and nieces and nephews and never ONCE has this subject come up. My children were in parochial school and in the kindergarten class it simply brought up great conversation of how different their families were. It teaches love and that families may look different but it's ok because ALL families are different -some families have dogs, some families have allergies, some families all wear glasses....it was about how great it is that we accept differences. ALL of Parr's book teach peace and love and the wonderment of a child's love to read and hear about hope and acceptance.

I like to think that Parr's books have helped shape my kids, whose generation is open and accepting and look beyond judgement. If this book or any of Parr's book bring up wonderment question from your child, any good child psychiatrist would tell you to ask the perfect question "what do you think?" Listen to their amazing and wonderful answer and cherish them for their view of the world and learn.......
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Em
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Todd Part
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2024
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Love all Todd Parr’s books. Great for my kindergarteners.
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Carolina de Araujo Cipolla
5.0 out of 5 stars Livro bem adequado para o contexto
Reviewed in Brazil on March 7, 2023
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De forma lúdica, criativa, o autor apresenta as diversas formas de família que podem existir. Recomendo 100%
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Beatriz Ribeiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilhoso!
Reviewed in Spain on May 13, 2023
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alessandra lillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimo!!
Reviewed in Italy on April 2, 2022
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Molto bello sia per il contenuto che per i disegni e la scelta dei colori. È praticamente una overview dei diversi tipi di famiglie che esistono. Lo consiglio veramente a tutti e lo consigliero anche al nido di mia figlia.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars for this lovely book
Reviewed in India on May 26, 2021
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Found this little treasure on Amazon; it’s a beautifully penned book and so easy to read and explain
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