ABC of Families: Volume 2

by Abbey Williams

Paulina Morgan (Illustrator)

A is for Adoption, B is for Blended family, C is for Co-parenting... An ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include.

Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. With clear, simple explanations and bright and engaging artwork, this important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun and memorable way.

• Opens up a whole world of family life to children, celebrating our similarities and our differences.
• Quirky artwork from Paulina Morgan illustrates simple explainers from Abbey Williams, making learning fun.
• Board book format means children will love exploring this book on their own or with someone to read it to them.

An ABC of Families is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to teach children about all different kinds of families, at home and in the wider world.

• ISBN10: 0711256535
• ISBN13: 9780711256538
• Publish Date: 23 February 2021 (first published 2 February 2021)
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 3 October 2023
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
• Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 52
• Language: English

Reviews

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

An ABC of Families is a sweetly and whimsically illustrated ABC primer on diverse families written and illustrated for the youngest readers. Due out 23rd Feb 2021 from Quarto on their Frances Lincoln Children's imprint, it's 52 pages and will be available in boardbook format.
This is an adorable ABC book with an age-appropriate amount of info, presented in a non-judgemental, multi-ethnic, representative manner. It's colorful and fun and will appeal to babies and young kids. I feel certain small readers will enjoy finding families here which remind them of their own or their friends' families. Representation is so important and seeing these loving families represented positively and non-critically is normalizing and healthy. The book includes blended families, grandparents, love, and lots of wholesome fun pictures of kids and their grownups.

I enjoyed it very much and recommend it. This would make a great selection for kindergarten classroom or public library, gift giving, home library, and similar. It would also be fine and appropriate for doctor's offices, public/municipal/social service areas and the like.

Lovely little book and well worth a look. Five stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.