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LGBTQ+ families

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Donovan's big day

Lesléa Newman

Picture book

This book focusses on Donovan's worry about being perfect at the wedding - but it isn't until the end that you find out it is the wedding between his mums.

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A family is a family is a family

Sara O'Leary

Picture book

A class discussion about the different sorts of families the children live in. This is one of my favourite books and it just sounds like children talking.

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Harriet gets carried away

Jessie Sima

Picture book

A fun book about a young girl who LOVES costumes - and the penguins who kidnap her. She is shopping for her birthday party with her dads at the time.

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Julian at the wedding

Jessica Love

Picture book

Julian and his abuela first appeared in Julian is a mermaid, so I was looking forward to this follow-up so much. I wasn't disappointed. The non-heterosexual couple, gender non-conforming children, and the love that oozes from each page.

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Love around the world

Fleur Pierets

Picture book

Based on a true story, this is Fleur and Julian's worldwide trip – marrying in countries where same-sex marriage is legal.

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My daddies!

Gareth Peter

Picture book

The family who adventure and imagine together, grow together, just like this family.

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My footprints

Bao Phi

A story about bullying and acceptance and support in which the main character is part of a multi-racial family with two mums.

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My Maddy

Gayle E. Pitman

Picture book

Maddy is non-binary - not a mum, not a dad, just Maddy.

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A plan for Pops

Heather Smith

Picture book

A story about a child and their grandfathers, who are obviously a couple, and their relationship, which changes when Pop becomes ill. I love this so much.

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Pride colors

Robin Stevenson

Picture book

A simple board book which explains and celebrates the meaning behind the colours on the rainbow pride flag, through photos of children and families.

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Rainbow

Michael Genhart

Picture book

A joyous celebration of rainbow families.

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The girl with two dads

Mel Elliott

Picture book

Pearl is so excited when a new girl starts school, especially when Matilda has two dads.

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Things in the sea are touching me!

Linda Jane Keegan

Picture book

One of my favourite picture books in recent years. This is a celebration of the New Zealand seashore and the fact the main character has two mums is by-the-by.

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Two mums and a menagerie

Carolyn Robertson

Picture book

A fun story about adopting a LOT of animals, and the fact there are two mums is just an aside.

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Worm loves Worm

J. J. Austrian

Picture book

Love is what matters in this warm tale of two worms who love each and get married. Worms, of course, are non-binary which means this is not a traditional couple.

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Wrestle!

Charlotte Mars

Picture book

A boy who loves wrestling is being brought up by two mums, who hate fighting. A story of identity and compromise.

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Book list by:

Anne Coppell.

Annie

LibrarianHelensville Library

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