This is My Family: A First Look at Same-Sex Parents (A First Look At...Series) - Softcover

Thomas, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438001878 ISBN 13: 9781438001876

Publisher: Sourcebooks Trade, 2012

Synopsis

This new title in B.E.S. A First Look At series encourages kids of preschool through early school age to understand and overcome problems that might trouble them in social and family relationships. Written by an experienced psychotherapist and counselor on a level that is always understandable to younger children, this book seeks to promote positive interactions among children, parents, and teachers. Thoughtful text is supplemented with child-friendly color illustrations on every page. A two-page How to Use This Book section for parents and teachers appears at the back of each book. This is My Family takes a child's point of view in its discussion of same-sex marriage. Its message is intended both for children of gay or lesbian parents, as well as for the kids and parents of the children's friends and playmates.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

(back cover)
This is My Family
A FIRST LOOK AT SAME-SEX PARENTS

This reassuring picture book introduces children to families that have parents of the same sex. Whether a family has a mom and a dad, or two moms, or two dads, this book shows boys and girls that all parents love, care, and support their children in the same way. Young children can learn to respect people's differences and understand how all people should be treated fairly and without discrimination.

Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, books in the superb "A First Look at . . ." series promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, health, and emotional issues.

About the Author:

Pat Thomas is a trained psychotherapist, trainee Naturopath, journalist and mother. After working as a journalist and broadcaster in the USA, she now works in the field of women`s health and child development and writes for publications such as The Guardian Company Magazine and Practical Parenting as well as contributing editor to Natural Parent Magazine. Her book `MY Bees: My Family`s Changing` was the winner of The English 4-11 Awards.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Trade
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1438001878
• ISBN 13: 9781438001876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Harker Lesley