The Family Book by Todd Parr

Book Review

A short overview of this book

The Family Book by Todd Parr is a great resource for helping younger kids to understand that families can come in all shapes and sizes.

The book is in the typical simplistic Todd Parr style and outlines the different types of families and how different families do different things. So the message is that everyone is different and that’s okay. 

So it is a great book for using with littlies, with starting those very first conversations about families and diversity.

You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education

Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 3 to 6 years.

Buy this book

✅ Buy a copy of The Family Book by Todd Parr from Amazon.

Video Transcription

A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener

Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. On my YouTube channel and website, I review books and chat about sex education. Today, I want to talk about a lovely book for younger children that celebrates families.

It’s called the Family Book, and it’s all about how families come in all shapes and sizes. This is such an important conversation to have with kids because it helps them understand that every family is unique, and that’s totally okay! Even if their family is different from others, they should embrace it.

The book starts off by showing that some families are big, while others are small. Some families look the same, while others have different colors. I really love how inclusive these books are!

It goes on to talk about how families show love in different ways. Some families like to give hugs, while others have their own special traditions. Some families live together, while others live far apart. And guess what? Some families even have step-parents, siblings, or adopt children. There are also families with two moms or two dads, and some families have just one parent. It’s all about celebrating the beautiful diversity of families.

The book also touches on how families enjoy special days together and have their own unique food preferences. Some families live in their own houses, while others share a home with other families. But no matter what, all families can support and strengthen each other.

This book is simple yet powerful. It helps plant the seed in your child’s mind that being different is absolutely okay. As kids grow up, they often feel the pressure to fit in and conform to what everyone else is doing. But with books like this, they’ll learn to accept and appreciate differences, both within their own family and in the world around them. They’ll grow up to be open-minded and accepting individuals.

I hope this review has been helpful. Cheers!

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