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Heather Has Two Mommies Paperback – Picture Book, August 9, 2016

by Leslea Newman (Author), Laura Cornell (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 833 ratings
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“Each page is artfully and distinctly rendered to be a visual depiction of the beauty of joy and diversity.” — School Library Journal

Heather’s favorite number is two. She has two arms, two legs, two pets—and two mommies. When Heather goes to school for the first time, someone asks her about her daddy, but Heather doesn’t have a daddy. Then something interesting happens. When Heather and her classmates all draw pictures of their families, not one drawing is the same. This delightful edition for a new generation of young readers features fresh illustrations by Laura Cornell and an updated story by Lesléa Newman.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    AD460L
  6. Dimensions
    9.81 x 0.14 x 10.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Candlewick
  8. Publication date
    August 9, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0763690422
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0763690427
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family; parents; mothers; tolerance; LGBTQ; lesbian; realistic fiction; mothers day gifts
family; parents; mothers; tolerance; LGBTQ; lesbian; realistic fiction; mothers day gifts

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It’s hard to fathom now the scorn and fear this mild-mannered tale of a girl and her two moms occasioned when it was published in 1989. With attractive new art by Cornell, life in their 'little house with a big apple tree in the front yard' looks pretty idyllic, and the first day of school is fun, too...
—The New York Times

“Heather has two mommies—and a new look! Newman's picture book about Heather and her mommies first appeared 25 years ago as the product of desktop publishing and a determination to create a story reflecting family diversity. This updated version includes new illustrations by the commercially successful Cornell, which supply humor and avoid lesbian stereotypes that dogged earlier versions. . . . Welcome back to Heather and her mommies.”
—Kirkus Reviews

The author’s text is simple yet powerful in its ability to move readers of all ages. Cornell’s fluid watercolor and gouache illustrations breathe life into this delightful story. Each page is artfully and distinctly rendered to be a visual depiction of the beauty and joy of diversity.... Readers will be warmed by this glimpse into Heather’s family, whether revisiting the text or experiencing it for the first time.
—School Library Journal

The details are different, but the nontraditional-ness is held in common.
—The Horn Book

Though a quarter of a century has passed, the book holds up well. With new illustrations and a slightly revised text, it remains a charming, sweet-spirited story that still fills a need...Newman and her new illustrator Cornell deserve kudos for bringing fresh life to this standard title.
—Booklist Online

Now a modern classic, the children’s book “Heather Has Two Mommies” is the perfect Mother’s Day book, times two.
—Los Angeles Times

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Candlewick; Reprint edition (August 9, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0763690422
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0763690427
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD460L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.99 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.81 x 0.14 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 833 ratings

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Leslea Newman

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Lesléa Newman is the author of 75 books for readers of all ages including the teen novel in verse, OCTOBER MOURNING: A SONG FOR MATTHEW SHEPARD; the middle grade novel, HACHIKO WAITS; the poetry collection, I CARRY MY MOTHER; the short story collection, A LETTER TO HARVEY MILK; and the children's books, A SWEET PASSOVER, THE BOY WHO CRIED FABULOUS, KETZEL, THE CAT WHO COMPOSED, and HEATHER HAS TWO MOMMIES. Her literary awards include poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Massachusetts Artists Foundation. OCTOBER MOURNING: A SONG FOR MATTHEW SHEPARD was named an American Library Association 2013 Stonewall Honor Book, and A SWEET PASSOVER was named a 2013 Sydney Taylor Honor as well. A past poet laureate of Northampton, Massachusetts, she is a faculty member of Spalding University's brief-residency MFA in Writing program. Her newest poetry collection, I CARRY MY MOTHER is a book-length cycle of poems that explores a daughter's journey through her mother's illness and death. From diagnosis through yahrtzeit (one-year anniversary), the narrator grapples with what it means to lose a mother. The poems, written in a variety of forms (sonnet, pantoum, villanelle, sestina, terza rima, haiku, and others) are finely crafted, completely accessible, and full of startling, poignant, and powerful imagery. These poems will resonant with all who have lost a parent, relative, spouse, friend, or anyone whom they dearly love.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book good for understanding peers' families. They say it gently explains many dynamics of family types. Readers also appreciate the cute illustrations, great representation, and wonderful pictures. They describe the writing quality as well-written and easy to understand. Additionally, they mention the book is best for under 5-year-olds and brilliant for all ages.

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Customers find the book's message wonderful. They say it helps children understand that families differ in various ways. Readers also mention the book is cute and depicts their family perfectly.

"Great book for ALL families!" Read more

"...Sweet story and beautiful pictures. Teaches family diversity in a narrative way." Read more

"...It was a nice book for all types of families and gently explains many dynamics of family types. A family favorite in our house now for sure!!" Read more

"...does it speak to same sex families, but it also talks about all different types of families so it really helps get the correct message across to our..." Read more

15 customers mention "Illustrations"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book cute, great, and beautiful. They appreciate the updated version with wonderful pictures.

"Lovely look at all the different ways to be a family. It would be so useful to make a child feel welcome in his\her\their family!" Read more

"...Sweet book and the beauty of all families." Read more

"...Sweet story and beautiful pictures. Teaches family diversity in a narrative way." Read more

"...Super cute, and super inclusive. Love adding this to our diverse group of books!" Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book very well-written, inclusive, and easy to understand. They also say it's well done for both children of same-sex parents and children of different sex.

"Make it a point to buy banned books. It was well written and appropriate for First Grade reading level or bedtime story." Read more

"...Easy for the kids to understand, even at a young age and to ask great questions." Read more

"...Well written and great illustrations. Our son just loves it and wants to read it almost every night!!" Read more

"Really well done for both children of same sex parents and children of traditional family make ups who have questions...." Read more

4 customers mention "Age range"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be brilliant for all ages. They mention it's best for under 5 year olds and shows different families.

"A brilliant book for all ages showing all different families, and that it is love that binds them all together!..." Read more

"Excellent book! Our three year old daughter really enjoyed it. Very age appropriate." Read more

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Customers find the book very inclusive and easy to understand for their seven-year-old boys. They say diversity is wonderful.

"...Super cute, and super inclusive. Love adding this to our diverse group of books!" Read more

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"It was very inclusive and easy to understand for my seven year old boy, who now also has two mommies of his own. :)" Read more

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Cute book!
Loved this book! Came in great condition and my 7 year old daughter likes it that the little girl is like her. Great for understanding if the transition.
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Aleigha C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I needed
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2023
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I bought this book for my daughters daycare class. I’ve often faced kids asking me at pick up why my daughter had 2 moms. This was the perfect addition for their school library and to share with her class.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful message!
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023
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Lovely look at all the different ways to be a family. It would be so useful to make a child feel welcome in his\her\their family!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Make it a point to buy banned books!
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Make it a point to buy banned books. It was well written and appropriate for First Grade reading level or bedtime story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
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A very good read for children of two mummies, two daddies, or for any kid whose parents want their child to learn about families different from their own.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars We love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
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Great book for ALL families!
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Andrew Chambers
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for understanding peers families
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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I appreciated that this book addressed a moment the child was aware that her family makeup may be different than others while allowing the reading an opportunity to reflect on how all are families are unique. Sweet book and the beauty of all families.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, great representation
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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By the second page, my 2.5 year old told me she really loved this book a lot. Sweet story and beautiful pictures. Teaches family diversity in a narrative way.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buy banned books!!
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I lovely story about how each family is different. Inclusion, love, family. There’s nothing else to know.
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Rachael F
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2024
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Really nice book. If only there were more books around showing 2 Mummies. Lovely story and great for our daughter to have to identify with. 🌈
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HMW
5.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend!
Reviewed in Canada on May 10, 2017
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Excellent! Just got this for my 5 year old daughter and I would highly recommend it. It came quickly and the story was quite nice. It showcased not only the same-sex parents of the title, but also multiple other family dynamics (both a mom and dad, grandparents, single parents, etc) in Heather's classroom to show that while different, Heather's two mom family is just as normal as everyone else's family.

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent.
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SMM
5.0 out of 5 stars Álbum ilustrado muy interesante sobre la familia homoparental
Reviewed in Spain on August 24, 2018
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Maravillosa historia sobre una familia homoparental, formada por dos mujeres y su hija. Este álbum ilustrado muestra la vida de este tipo de familia de forma natural e interesante para los más pequeños. Además, enseña otros modelos de familia. Por último, destacar la belleza y detalle de sus ilustraciones que transmiten ternura, cariño y cotidianeidad.
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うさぎ
5.0 out of 5 stars 美品でした
Reviewed in Japan on May 13, 2024
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迅速かつ美品でした。ありがとうございました。
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in Australia on December 27, 2023
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The book came quickly, nice packaging, and is a cute story about a young girl starting school
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