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Heather Has Two Mommies Paperback – Deluxe Edition, June 1, 2000
by
Leslea Newman
(Author),
Diana Souza
(Illustrator)
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Reading age5 - 6 years
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Print length32 pages
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LanguageEnglish
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Dimensions8.25 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches
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PublisherAlyson Pubns
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Publication dateJune 1, 2000
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ISBN-101555835430
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ISBN-13978-1555835439
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This handsome 10-anniversary edition of a minor classic presents the story of Heather, a preschooler with two moms who discovers that some of her friends have very different sorts of families. Juan, for example, has a mommy and a daddy and a big brother named Carlos. Miriam has a mommy and a baby sister. And Joshua has a mommy, a daddy, and a stepdaddy. Their teacher Molly encourages the children to draw pictures of their families, and reassures them that "each family is special" and that "the most important thing about a family is that all the people in it love each other." In the afterword, the author (whose other children's books include Matzo Ball Moon) explains that although she grew up in a Jewish home, in a Jewish neighborhood, there were no families like hers on the television or in picture books. She came to regard her family as somehow "wrong," since there was no Christmas tree in the living room and no Easter egg hunt. Whatever the religious right may wish to think about nontraditional families, there is no denying that any child enrolled in an American school will encounter friends with single parents, gay parents, stepparents, or adoptive parents. This new, revised version of Heather Has Two Mommies offers an enjoyable, upbeat, age-appropriate introduction to the idea of family diversity. The book is essential for children (ages 2 to 6) with gay parents or family members, and a great addition to a Rainbow Curriculum. --Regina Marler
About the Author
Lesla Newman is the author of five children's books for nontraditional families: Heather Has Two Mommies, Saturday is Patty Day, Belinda's Bouquet, Gloria Goes to Gay Pride, and the forthcoming Thea's Throw.
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Product details
- Publisher : Alyson Pubns; Anniversary edition (June 1, 2000)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1555835430
- ISBN-13 : 978-1555835439
- Reading age : 5 - 6 years
- Item Weight : 7.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches
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- #11,340 in LGBTQ+ Genre Fiction (Books)
- #57,087 in Children's Family Life Books (Books)
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This is a classic and a great book to expand the knowledge and understanding of different ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2014Verified Purchase
This is a classic and a great book to expand the knowledge and understanding of different families by children. My wife and I have both read this book to children in the public and church schools. I think it will be as relevant 25 years from now as it is today. Expect some kickback from some parents if you read this in a public school class or donate it to a public or school library.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2014
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This book is perfect for those who want to expose their kids to different types of families. Our kids were so happy to see a family like their own, with two moms. Bonus: it is a great way to get your kids open to the idea of going on their own to pre-school. The only downside was the shipping time. This book is worth the wait, though!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
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Great book to help children of lesbian moms understand their families.
However, I think all children should be read this book to understand all families. All children should be educated on all different families.
However, I think all children should be read this book to understand all families. All children should be educated on all different families.
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2014
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My only objection to this book is that the two 'mommies' in this book seem to go with the stereotypes of lesbian couples by much of society. Not every 'couple' has one member looking more masculine than feminine. Maybe an updated version for our present society could be considered.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014
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I loved this book and so did my daughter it was exactly what shed been going thru and it helped make her comfortable and proud to tell kids at school about her two mommy's💞
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2013
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Great book for same sex parents. We cannot wait to start reading it to our little guy as soon as he is born. :)
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014
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Great book with cute illustrations.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2009
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Amazon has removed this book from the list of books with "adult" content and restored its Amazon Ranking. Good for them. We are still waiting for a better explanation and an apology to the authors and publishers who were affected by this "glitch." Please keep checking to make sure that the books you read and the authors you love have their Amazon Rankings restored.
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