A Tale of Two Families: A Happy Story about Blending Families

In this charming and uplifting story, meet Zoe, Marcel, Alex & Val, along with their mom and dad. Two kids each from different families are learning what it means to become a blended family. When their parents marry, they find themselves adjusting to a new household, new routines, and new siblings. From family traditions to weekend adventures, they discover that love, laughter, and understanding can turn a mix of different lives into something special.

With colorful illustrations and a gentle narrative, A Tale of Two Families is a happy story about blending families celebrating the joy of connection, the beauty of diversity, and the magic that happens when families come together. This book is perfect for children navigating change, or anyone who wants to learn more about the power of family, no matter how it's made.

Marjorie Gordon (née Texeira) was born in Kolar Gold Fields, in the south of India. She was a teacher in New Delhi before she immigrated to Canada in 1969. While her teaching credentials were not recognized in Canada, she became a preschool teacher and later a supervisor of several large daycare centres in Ottawa. She led one of the first centres to integrate children with complex disabilities. She had to take on several hard issues during her career, including explaining her skin colour to children who had not met someone who looked like her. She was warm and loving and put children and her dogs first throughout her life, and loved her husband immensely.