What makes a family looks different for everyone, and books are a window into the unique bond of LGBTQIA+ families. In Anna Memrino’s beautifully illustrated read-aloud, My Moms Love Me, she celebrates the love and joy of having two moms.
Even if your child doesn’t come from a LGBTQIA+ home, this heartwarming story provides a great way to have discussions about inclusivity and family values. My Moms Love Me highlights how two moms are just like other loving parents who take their child to visit animals at the farm, enjoy a car ride sing-along, and give bedtime snuggles galore. What’s more, you can use this book as a tool to spark new ideas for spending quality time as a close-knit family.
Diversity and Inclusion
It’s important for parents to choose books for their children that represent their own background while also expanding their worldview. By highlighting themes about diversity and inclusion, My Moms Love Me makes LGBTQIA+ and interracial families feel seen and and heard. The affirming portrayal of the entire family unit in this cheerful narrative is empowering and makes a big impact on the social-emotional needs of growing children. For example, funny moments families experience are shown in the sweet picture book — like dancing together in the sunshine.
Early Literacy Skills
This engaging read-aloud is filled with pastel-colored illustrations by artist Joy Hwang Ruiz that bring this heartwarming story to life. Written with rhymes, this book is perfect for setting the foundation for literacy skills in babies and young children. Rhyming books help young children develop language and phonetic awareness.
Perfect as a gift for baby showers or birthdays, My Moms Love Me is a great addition to your home library.
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