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• Federico and All His Families

  Hernández, Mili,

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  Meet many different kinds of families through the eyes of a neighborhood cat, Federico. Even though the families may look different, in each Federico finds love in their daily routines. Recommended for ages 0-3.

• My Big Family

  Canetti, Yanitzia, 1967-

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  This family gets bigger and bigger as more family come from Cuba to stay with Alex and his parents. The family grows even bigger when Alex becomes a big brother! Recommended for ages 3-7.

• When You Joined Our Family

  Evans, Harriet, 1994-

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  This picture book sweetly introduces the idea of adoption to young children. This would be a good book for grown ups to read to young children who have been adopted. Recommended for ages 3-8.

• Love Makes a Family

  Beer, Sophie,

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  This board book highlights the universality of familial love, no matter what a family looks like. In each spread, parents show love to their kids through small moments. Recommended for ages 0-3.

• A Family Is a Family Is a Family

  O'Leary, Sara,

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  Students in a classroom find common ground when they share how their families are unique. In the end, a family is a family, no matter what it looks like. Recommended for ages 3-7.

• An ABC of Families

  Williams, Abbey,

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  A good introduction for older children on some terms surrounding family, such as adoption, pregnancy, lineage, etc. These fun illustrations celebrate familial diversity. Recommended for ages 5-8.

• Families Around the World

  Ruurs, Margriet

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  See the world by getting to know 14 unique families, each from a different country. Learn about chores, fun, family time, school, and other aspects of each family. Recommended for ages 4-8.

• A Family Like Ours

  Murphy, Frank, 1966-

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  We all need family to feel loved, and to grow. Most families can see themselves in the illustrations and words in A Family Like Ours. Recommended for ages 3-7.

• Me and the Family Tree

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  The main character notices the physical resemblances between her and the other members of her family. This rhyming book is recommended for ages 0-3.

• All Kinds of Families

  Lang, Suzanne,

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  This silly rhyming book introduces all kinds of families. This is the only book on this list that depicts animal families. Recommended for ages 0-3.

• 'Ohana Means Family

  Loomis, Ilima,

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  Of course, Lilo & Stitch used this Hawaiian phrase that predates the movies! In this book, we join the family as they farm taro to prepare for a family celebration. Glossary of Hawaiian terms included at the end. Recommended for ages 4-8.