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The Family Book

By Todd Parr (Hardcover Book, 2003)

Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.

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- Format: Hardcover Book
- Price: $15.99 US/$18.50 CAN
- ISBN-13: 9780316738965
- On Sale Date: 10/01/2003
- Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Formats Available: Hardcover Book, Trade Paperback, Electronic Book
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Represents a variety of families, some big and some small, some with only one parent and some with two moms or dads, some quiet and some noisy, but all alike in some ways and special no matter what.

Todd Parr is the author of more than thirty books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. He lives in Berkeley, California. For a complete list of Todd's books and more information, visit www.toddparr.com.

The Mommy Book/The Daddy Book
"Bright, comforting, and written with appealing rhythm, these are good choices for lap-sharing or initiating conversations about families" - Booklist

"The message is one of unity in diversity... Parr frees his mommies and daddies from conventional gender roles..." - Kirkus

"Parr allows youngsters to see the similarites that many families share by recognizing differences." - School Library Journal

It's Okay to Be Different:
"Differences are observed and encouraged in this wonderful celebration of the vast distinctions that make each of us individuals." -Kirkus

"Parr combines rainbow colors, simple drawings and reassuring statements in this optimistic book." -Publisher's Weekly

"Could serve as a vehicle for beginning a discussion on mutual respect." -School Library Journal

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