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Families
Illustrator(s): Sheila M. Kelly
Paperback | Pages: 32
Size: 9 X 11 | USD: $7.99
ISBN: 9780823435708
Publication Date: January 30, 2016
Age: 3-6 | Guided Reading Level: H
Themes: Family & Relationships
Recommendations: A,K,SLJ
About the Book
Celebrate diversity with a picture book for very young children about the many faces of contemporary families in this companion to Shades of People.
Big or small, similar or different-looking, there are all kinds of families. Some have one parent, some have two, and many include extended family. This inclusive look at many varieties of families will help young readers see beyond their own immediate experiences and begin to understand others.
BONUS MATERIALS

Educator's Guide
FAMILIES
Educator’s Guide and activity sheet that features questions for classroom discussion aligned with CCSS and an activity sheet for young readers.★★★THE REVIEWS ARE IN!★★★
“Vibrant photographs—especially action shots—will capture children’s attention, build language skills and, one hopes, start conversations.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“A great way to introduce the concept of diversity among families..”
—School Library Journal