There are some fantastic children’s books that will help with starting important conversations with kids about families and relationships.
It is important for kids to understand that there are many different types of relationships – family, friends, acquaintances, strangers and more. And that families come in all shapes and sizes!
So you’ll find books in this list that celebrate familiy diversity. Books that will help to start important conversations about how all families are different in some way.
You’ll find two lists. The first list is about all types of families. And the second list is about families with same-sex parents (this list is separate because many parents ask for books that explain this type of family).
You will only find books in this list that are readily available at bookshops today.
You can find more books about different topics in the main list of Sex Education Books for Children.
You’ll find more information about sex education in my Sex Education 101 page.
NOTE: Before passing any book to your child or reading the book with your child, you should read it yourself first. I might think it is a great book for a certain age child or that the information is valuable, but you may disagree. You need to choose books that reflect your values and the messages you want your child to receive.
Children’s books about different family types
You’ll find an age-specific list of books about families. Just click on the age of your child, and you’ll be taken straight to that booklist.
Books for 3 year olds
Family, all that you dream it to be, by Byll & Beth Stephen
Families by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
All About Friends by Felicity Brooks
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
Families Grow by Dan Saks
Families Can by Dan Saks
Families Belong by Dan Saks
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
Who? A Celebration of Babies by Robie H. Harris
The Family Book by Todd Parr
Just The Way We Are by Jessica Shirvington
Who’s in my family? All about our families by Robie H. Harris
Books for 4 year olds
Family, all that you dream it to be, by Byll & Beth Stephen
Families by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
The Family Tree by Sean Dixon
All About Friends by Felicity Brooks
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
A Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
A Color Named Love by M. Ellery
All About Families by Felicity Brooks
We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty
The Family Book by Todd Parr
Just The Way We Are by Jessica Shirvington
The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman & Ros Aquith
Who’s in my family? All about our families by Robie H. Harris
Books for 5 year olds
Family, all that you dream it to be, by Byll & Beth Stephen
Hope by Jayneen Sanders
Families by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
The Family Tree by Sean Dixon
All About Friends by Felicity Brooks
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
A Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
A Color Named Love by M. Ellery
All About Families by Felicity Brooks
We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty
The Family Book by Todd Parr
Just The Way We Are by Jessica Shirvington
The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman & Ros Aquith
Who’s in my family? All about our families by Robie H. Harris
Books for 6 year olds
Family, all that you dream it to be, by Byll & Beth Stephen
Hope by Jayneen Sanders
Families by Jayneen Sanders (Little Big Chats)
The Family Tree by Sean Dixon
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
A Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
A Color Named Love by M. Ellery
All About Families by Felicity Brooks
We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty
The Family Book by Todd Parr
Just The Way We Are by Jessica Shirvington
The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman & Ros Aquith
Who’s in my family? All about our families by Robie H. Harris
Books for 7 year olds
Hope by Jayneen Sanders
The Family Tree by Sean Dixon
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
A Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
A Color Named Love by M. Ellery
All About Families by Felicity Brooks
We Are Family by Patricia Hegarty
The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman & Ros Aquith
Who’s in my family? All about our families by Robie H. Harris
Books for 8 year olds
Hope by Jayneen Sanders
The Family Tree by Sean Dixon
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Together: A First Conversation About Love by Megan Madison
A Family is a Family by Sara O’Leary
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
A Color Named Love by M. Ellery
All About Families by Felicity Brooks
The Great Big Book of Families by Mary Hoffman & Ros Aquith
Who’s in my family? All about our families by Robie H. Harris
Books for 9 year olds
Hope by Jayneen Sanders
Hello Every Body! by Samantha Curcio
Play and Learn PaperDoll Families by Cath Hakanson
A Color Named Love by M. Ellery
Books for 10 year olds
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Books for 14+ year olds
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Children’s books specifically about ‘same-sex parent’ families
Below you’ll find all the individual books about families who have parents of the same-sex. Just click the book that interests you to learn more.
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These are some of the many books for children about family. As I find more, I will add them to this list. They are all really good books that you will find useful for starting conversations about diversity in families.
Oh, and please do let me know if you know of a book to be added to this list!
Happy reading!
Resources to help with talking about puberty
My mission is to create resources that will help you to naturally talk to your kids about sex, all while respecting your personal values.
Which means that inside this website, you’ll find lots of resources to help you with talking to your child about puberty.
My Sex Ed 101 page includes all of the information on sex education. You’ll find lots of different blog posts to help you gain a better understandign of what sex education is all about.
You’ll find videos about sex education in my Sex Education Videos resource page that you can watch with your child or to learn more about sex education yourself.
You’ll also find an extensive range of children’s sex education books, for kids of all ages.Â
If you’re unsure about how to answer your child’s questions about sex, then I have the perfect book for you! The Sex Education Answer Book will give you age-specific answers to the most common questions kid’s ask parents about sex. Which means you don’t need to worry about finding a child-friendly explanation that your child understands.
If you need some help with explaining sexual intercourse to your child, then you may like my Masterclass on explaining sex for the very first time or my parent guide will also help you explain sex to your child in a way they will understand. It breaks sex down into simple steps that take the stress out of explaining!
Plus you will find plenty more sex education resources at the Sex Ed Shop.
And if you get stuck, feel free to get in touch! You can contact me here.