FAMILY

“Love makes a family.”—Seamus Kirst

Stories about families are as varied as are the families themselves. Here are some examples. But the one thing these stories share is love.

TAKÓŽA: WALKS WITH THE BLUE MOON GIRL, Tara Perron / Alicia Schwab (that’s me!). Takóža (granddaughter) is an endearing, lyrical, illustrated children’s story about a young Dakota girl, Walks With the Blue Moon Girl, and her Kúŋši (grandmother). The grandmother teaches her Takóža through story while making star quilts, and planting and caring for a garden.

PAPA, DADDY & RILEY, Seamus Kirst / Devon Holzwarth. Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some families have same-sex parents because love is love.

PETER’S CHAIR, Ezra Jack Keats. “When Peter discovers his blue furniture is bing painted pink for a new baby sister, he rescues his unpaired chair and runs away.

GOGGLES!, Ezra Jack Keats. “Archie, look what I found,” Peter shouted. “Motorcycle goggles!”

BRACELETS FOR BINA’S BROTHERS, Rajani LaRocca / Chaya Prabhat. This year, Bina wants to make her three older brothers gifts for the Rakish Bandhan holiday all by herself. Learn about colors and patterns.

DAD AND THE DINOSAUR, Jennifer Choldenko / Dan Santat. When Nicholas loses his favorite toy dinosaur he has trouble facing his fears, but his dad helps him find his toy and his courage.

TAKE YOUR MAMA TO WORK TODAY, Amy Reichert / Alexandra Boiger. Sharpen your pencils, because today you need to help your mom at the office. There’s lots of things to do and to NOT do. oops!