Children’s books

[Anonymous]

This may not be the right forum, but I’m looking for LGBTQ-friendly books that would be appropriate for a 4 year old. Ideally books that depict characters in gay/lesbian/queer relationships, not necessarily “message” books. We talk about all different kinds of families but it would be helpful to read some stories that contain them as well. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

And Tango Makes Three

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This may not be the right forum, but I’m looking for LGBTQ-friendly books that would be appropriate for a 4 year old. Ideally books that depict characters in gay/lesbian/queer relationships, not necessarily “message” books. We talk about all different kinds of families but it would be helpful to read some stories that contain them as well. Thank you!

Are you a man or woman?

[Anonymous]

My 5 year old son likes Zach’s Safari

https://www.amazon.com/Zaks-Safari-Donor-Conceived-Two-Mom-Families/dp/1502325462

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 5 year old son likes Zach’s Safari

https://www.amazon.com/Zaks-Safari-Donor-Conceived-Two-Mom-Families/dp/1502325462

We used this in addition to kid's book "What Makes a Baby" to explain to our son that he was the product of IVF/a known donor. It was super effective.


Other books we enjoy: Heather Has Two Moms, The Family Book (Todd Parr), Mommy, Mama, and Me, The Different Dragon

[Anonymous]

My daughter's favorite at that age was Stella Brings the Family

[Anonymous]

What we do all day has a book list for everything:
https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/lgbtq-childrens-books/

[Anonymous]

Worm Loves Worm

[Anonymous]

Helpful! We have a family next door with two moms and my K kid was just asking how that happens, more technically . Just bought Zak's Safari!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Helpful! We have a family next door with two moms and my K kid was just asking how that happens, more technically . Just bought Zak's Safari!

Good on you, PP! I'm the poster who read her son Zak's Safari and What Makes a Baby. He was 5 at the time and about to start kindergarten. He got it completely, and it was also a non-event afterwards.

[Anonymous]

We also love And tango makes three!
We have a gender non-conforming kids, so others favs on that topic include
Julian is a Mermaid, Sparkle Boy, and From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea

[Anonymous]

I just found My Footprints by Bao Phi about a Vietnamese-american girl with 2 moms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just found My Footprints by Bao Phi about a Vietnamese-american girl with 2 moms.

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Jack (not Jackie) by Erica Silverman

Annie's Plaid Shirt by Stacy Davids

[Anonymous]

Prince and Knight