Dad David, Baba Chris and Me
£9.95
Ben is nearly eight years old. He lives in an ordinary house, in an ordinary street, goes to an ordinary school and does ordinary things. In fact, he’s just like everybody else.
Or is he? Ben lives with his two dads who adopted him when he was four. Children at his school find out and begin teasing him. Ben is worried that he isn’t so “normal” any more. But with the help of his dads and his teacher, Ben and the other children at his school learn that all families are different, and all are special in their own way.
This charming and affirming picture book for children encourages an understanding and appreciation of same-sex parents, as well as showing that families come in all shapes and sizes.
This book is for young children aged five and above. It can be used in a general way to teach children about different families, but will be particularly useful for those who are, or who are to be, adopted or fostered by same-sex parents or carers.
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Reviews
This brightly illustrated story attempts to find a way of explaining the diversity and difference that is reflected in modern-day family groups. With a distinctive illustration style portraying the characters in a simple yet real style, this is an important book for young children who are trying to understand, or are being taught about, the varieties of families that can be found in modern society. It will be as useful to social workers and childcare professionals as to teachers and parents for its gentle and helpful approach to a complex and often misunderstood subject.
Louise Ellis-Barrett, The School Librarian
My wife and I both liked this book a lot. It’s sensible, sensitive and fun, with illustrations which catch the tone of the narrative particularly well.
M A Stanton, Amazon.co.uk
This is a timely book and it will be a particularly useful resource for social workers and carers preparing children for adoption by gay dads. The book manages to address some of the extraordinary issues that may arise for children being parented in a same sex family.
Bridget Betts, social worker