Picture books with LGBTQIA+ families
Books have always been an important way that young kids start to understand the world around them. Diverse representation in children’s books is particularly important, so that kids can see themselves or begin to understand others in their communities.
So that all families can find books that resonate for them, we’ve curated a range of picture books that represent and celebrate rainbow families. 🌈
Mama and Mummy and Me in the Middle Nina LaCour
A little girl stays home with Mama when Mummy goes off on a work trip in this tender, inviting story that will resonate with every child who has missed a parent. For one little girl, there’s no place she’d rather be than sitting between Mama and Mummy. So when Mummy goes away on a work trip, it’s tricky to find a good place at the table.
Saturday is Pancake Day Bernadette Green
Saturday is pancake day, but Dada Henry doesn't feel like pancakes and Dada Milo and the twins aren't sure why. They persist making more and more elaborate concoctions, but nothing will lure Henry out of bed.
Dealing gently with issues of mental health and LGBTQIA+ families, while exploring the most outrageous pancake flavours kids can invent, this funny and heartwarming story tells us that every now and then, everyone needs some 'me-time'.
Mommy, Mama and Me Leslea Newman
Rhythmic text and illustrations with universal appeal show a toddler spending the day with its mommies. From hide-and-seek to dress-up, then bath time and a kiss goodnight, there’s no limit to what a loving family can do together.
Love Makes a Family Sophie Beer
Whether you have two mums, two dads, one parent, or one of each, there’s one thing that makes a family a family… and that’s love.
A book for EVERY family by dazzling illustrator Sophie Beer.
An ABC of Families Abbey Williams
A is for Adoption, B is for Blended family, C is for Co-parenting…
An ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include. With clear, simple explanations and bright and engaging artwork, this important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun and memorable way.
Find more LBTQIA+ inclusive titles in our collections here.
